Quality Assurance Supervisor - 1st Shift

West Liberty Foods•West Liberty, IA

7d•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for finding potential quality issues in production and implementing solutions to mitigate issues. The Quality Assurance Supervisor is also responsible for the direct supervision and training of non-exempt team members in the QA department. This involves areas of responsibility, policy implementation, philosophies and department specifications. Enforces company and departmental policies as needed to assure the level of quality that has been established for West Liberty Foods products.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of related experience is preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree is a related field or equivalent is preferred.
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Must be authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorships are available.
Computer experience with Google Suite.
Must practice good personal hygiene.
Ability to work in cold temperatures.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform basic math.
Must have a great attention to detail.
Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
Ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
Must be able to solve problems.
Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen and physical.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of timekeeping systems is a plus.
Coaching and performance management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Seeks resolution of team member concerns to create an environment that expresses care, concern and consistency toward all team members.
Promotes cooperation and dedication to superior workmanship among all team members.
Provides training for team members on company policies, rules, regulations and job specific duties and responsibilities.
Audits performance to verify knowledge transfer and adherence to training.
Initiates needed maintenance work orders and monitors maintenance activities.
Attains all budgeted and standard operating costs.
Monitors and enforces adherence to GMPs and specifications. Maintains high levels of sanitation, housekeeping and product quality.
Prepares materials and supplies needed for daily production.
Reviews and approves new methods and standards. Utilizes teamwork for improvements.
Assures team members are paid correctly, reviewing timesheets, payroll and labor costs.
Works with the HR department on team member staffing, care, benefits, pay, discipline, etc. Properly documents team member activities for attendance and discipline. Provides documents to HR for inclusion in team member’s files. Administrates team member vacation and leave programs.
Follow the daily work schedule and report variances.
Encourages best use of energy and resources with minimal waste
Inform team members about company and department activities and events.
Accurate data reporting and follow-up on all department inventories, production, costs, meat and supply usages, variances, time, payroll, projects, quality issues, etc.
Other duties as assigned.