QUALITY CONTROL - SUPERVISOR-2nd SHIFT

Sauer Brands•New Century, KS

40d

About The Position

Overall Goal of Position Assist in overseeing the function of the quality and microbiology labs to ensure product safety and quality. What are we making? A safer, stronger, more sustainable Sauer Brands that forges a prosperous future for our families. Why are we making it? To excite and delight our customers with inspired flavors. How do we make it? With Integrity Creativity Executional Excellence Teamwork Where are we going? / What does our "product look like? One of the most respected food companies on the planet, known for our passion, expertise, and relentless pursuit of excellence. MONDAY - THURSDAY 5:00 pm - 3:30 am

Requirements

4-year degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry
Previous management and/or supervisory experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational/time management skills.
Able to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work for long periods of time, under pressure, to produce results.
Ability to operate a computer in a Windows-based environment and most office equipment.
Strong attention to detail.
Results oriented.
Demonstrate ambiguity to change
Must be able to see/distinguish color.
No severe food allergies.

Nice To Haves

Professional Demeanor
Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to "build a business".
Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality
Overall confidence in one ability and comfortable communicating the facts
Smart, creative and inquisitive
Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking
No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable.
Dependable team player with positive attitude
Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
Passion for organization, and attention to details

Responsibilities

Supervise, delegate tasks, schedule, and direct a team of QC lab technicians and Microbiologists.
Maintain all QC records and documents.
Maintain, implement, and verify Food Safety and Food Quality systems for the company.
Support SQF program through implementation and maintenance of SOPs, record keeping and training.
Uphold laws and regulations mandated by FSMA.
Evaluate in-process batches of products based on adherence to formulation specifications and sensory analysis.
Provide corrections on non-conforming in-process batches.
Evaluate and monitor product emulsions throughout the runs and direct adjustments necessary to ensure quality viscosities.
Perform monthly internal plant self-audits.
Review and verify control points, quality points, critical control points, and critical quality points.
Responsible for tracking, isolating, identifying, and dispositioning non-conforming products.
Review Microbiological test results for product release.
Investigate customer complaints.
Inventory lab supplies monthly.
Maintain and track internal formula specifications.
Implement and enforce GMPs.
Control ingredient loss through product testing and weight control.
Utilize Redzone software to implement, track, and control quality points.
Complete and conduct evaluations of technicians.
Review CCP, QCP, and Preventative Controls.
Maintain lab equipment, calibrations and troubleshoot as needed.
Perform key functions in PeopleSoft as related to quality functions and reports.
Examine and make dispositions on customer returns.
Responsible for special projects delegated by the Director of Quality and Food Safety.
Responsible for overseeing new product formulation test runs from weighing of batches to packing of product.