Quality Assurance Supervisor

Stratas Foods•Hillside, NJ

10h•$75,153 - $121,025

About The Position

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM). Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Requirements

Associates degree at a minimum bachelor’s degree preferred
3-5 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with food safety regulations and quality standards
Proficient (or ability to become proficient) use of Word/Excel and various inventory systems.
HACCP, PCQI
Must be highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
Must have good problem-solving skills.
Must be detail oriented.
Must be team oriented, able to communicate with other employees in a clear and professional manner.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety, environmental rules and regulations applicable to position.
Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements.
Analyzes, verifies and approves hourly and first case product release, generates and approves COA letters through the use of IBM, Infor M3, TLC and Agilent software.
Ensures safety stock levels of laboratory supplies are maintained, including but not limited to titration chemical orders, chemical waste, environmental monitoring sponges, swabs for ATP and allergen testing, GC standards, sample collection containers, personal protective equipment, lab supplies such as metal detectable writing utensils , personal protective equipment, flashlights, calculators, etc.
Manages the calibration and preventive maintenance of all lab equipment and instruments including but not limited to: refractometer, moisture, fat, salt, acid analyzer, PH meters, Gas Chromatograph, Color Spectrometer are calibrated and operational. Possesses basic technical knowledge of equipment to trouble shoot in case of malfunctions. Responsible to coordinate scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs with equipment service providers.
Oversees the laboratory proficiency programs and third party laboratory services as well as lab certification programs. This includes but is not limited to New Jersey Department of Environment laboratory certification program, American Oil Chemist Society lab certification program, liaison between the lab an ESML and Merieux lab services.
Develops and conducts food safety and quality trainings, and ensures all regulatory training requirements are fulfilled. Training including but not limited to QA corporate training scheduled topics, Corrective and Prevention Action trainings, change in process trainings, remedial trainings and regulatory mandatory trainings. Organizes and conducts laboratory meetings as appropriate.
Oversees QA technician’s performance including but not limited to: disciplinary actions, time card approvals, trainings, tool boxes, individual coaching/mentorship and direct observation of tech’s performance. Schedules QA technician shifts and approve time cards and Personal Time off.
Develops and updates all laboratory standard operating procedures and laboratory forms as needed. Uploads , updates and archives documents to policy tech and disseminates updates to all appropriate departments.
Assists the QA manager in sanitation operations, surveillance and documentation as needed.
Provides the QA manager with schedule and up to date information regarding lab operations, food safety and quality deviations.
Monitor all product holds and product deviations, and document appropriately.
Reviews and verifies all pertaining documentation, including but not limited to: swab sheets, batch cards, weight control sheets, positive release sheet and line checks.
Additional duties as required by direct Manager.