Quality Control Supervisor

REILY FOODS COMPANY•Knoxville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reily Foods Company has a passion for flavor and has been providing iconic foods and beverages that create meals and memories for over 120 years! Our products consist of New England Coffee, French Market Coffee, Luzianne Iced Tea, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Swans Down Cake Flour, Tiger Sauce, and Carroll Shelby Chili (to name a few) and can be found in foodservice and retail locations around the country. Job Summary: The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for oversight at a departmental level for all Quality Control floor technicians and assisting with all quality related programs and procedures at the manufacturing facility. This position also requires Quality Control data entry and management skills, auditing skills, and control over product specifications. Ongoing Quality Program management ensuring HACCP/FDA rules are being respected in all divisions. Ensures the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements. Assists in planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating activities related to various quality programs. Participates and takes the lead in food safety audits and performs internal plant audits as needed. Trains, supervises and develops employees as it relates to Food Safety and Quality procedures. Oversees and supports quality technicians and production providing back up as needed. Reviews daily Quality Control paperwork for errors and omissions. Manages Quality Control databases including Specification sheets and data testing. Assists in Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) planning and execution. Provides Quality Control data entry as requested. Oversees Quality Documentation program and procedures. Supports food safety, quality and legality. Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training. Maintains safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person. Reports any injury or accident immediately to supervisory and/or any unsafe condition. Supports and complies with GMP’s. Understands and follows emergency action plan. Other duties as assigned. We offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports the well-being, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees. 10 Paid Company Holidays Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA) 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources Company‑Paid Disability Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to caring for our employees both inside and outside the workplace.

Requirements

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability preferred to perform this job successfully.
5+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment focused on quality assurance.
A minimum of three years of supervisory experience leading, coaching and developing a team.
Demonstrated experience writing, implementing and maintaining HACCP plans.
Strong analysis, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Perform root cause analysis and follow up with corrective actions.
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
Energetic, flexible and have ability to work alone and in a team environment.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to work well with cross functional departments within the organization.
Ability to travel as needed for training and development.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related field strongly preferred.
Become certified in Six Sigma to a yellow belt level.

Responsibilities

Oversight at a departmental level for all Quality Control floor technicians
Assisting with all quality related programs and procedures at the manufacturing facility
Quality Control data entry and management skills
Auditing skills
Control over product specifications
Ongoing Quality Program management ensuring HACCP/FDA rules are being respected in all divisions
Ensures the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
Assists in planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating activities related to various quality programs
Participates and takes the lead in food safety audits and performs internal plant audits as needed
Trains, supervises and develops employees as it relates to Food Safety and Quality procedures
Oversees and supports quality technicians and production providing back up as needed
Reviews daily Quality Control paperwork for errors and omissions
Manages Quality Control databases including Specification sheets and data testing
Assists in Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) planning and execution
Provides Quality Control data entry as requested
Oversees Quality Documentation program and procedures
Supports food safety, quality and legality
Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training
Maintains safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person
Reports any injury or accident immediately to supervisory and/or any unsafe condition
Supports and complies with GMP’s
Understands and follows emergency action plan
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

10 Paid Company Holidays
Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
Company‑Paid Disability
Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation
And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being
Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to caring for our employees both inside and outside the workplace.