Supervisor Quality Assurance Night Shift

CONA Services•Zionsville, IN

1d•$85,000 - $88,000

About The Position

The Supervisor, Quality Assurance leads and develops assigned quality personnel and guides cross-functional teams to support quality and food safety requirements for products produced and shipped from the location. The role enforces certification, regulatory, customer, and brand requirements and implements continuous improvement projects to meet them. It supervises a team on the manufacturing floor and in the QA Lab, supports the Consolidated Management System (CMS), manages laboratory data, and assists with audits. The position is based in Indianapolis and follows a night-shift schedule from Wednesday through Saturday. The work takes place in a noisy, wet, and extreme-temperature food manufacturing environment. The listed pay range is $85,000–$88,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or up to three years of college or technical school.
One to three years of work experience.
Background or knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, or Health Sciences.
Manufacturing experience and food industry knowledge.
Familiarity with laboratory equipment and testing in a manufacturing environment.
Math and analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
Computer skills, including MS Office; statistical software, SAP, and Kronos are preferred.
Knowledge of sanitation and beverage processes.
Familiarity with High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) technology.
Knowledge of microbial and aseptic techniques.
Ability to multitask, develop teams, manage time, and communicate effectively.
Ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment with seasonal temperatures and flexible shifts, including weekend and holiday work based on business needs.
Ability to stand for extended periods, walk the manufacturing floor, climb stairs, and lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Degree or experience in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, or Health Sciences.
Familiarity with statistical software, SAP, and Kronos.

Responsibilities

Supervise, lead, and motivate a team on the manufacturing floor and in the QA Lab to meet company goals, including quality, customer satisfaction, safety practices, and deadlines.
Develop teammates through performance management, coaching, and training.
Implement continuous improvement methods while maintaining customer focus and embodying company purpose and values.
Manage and support the Consolidated Management System (CMS) program to ensure quality assurance specifications and regulatory requirements are met.
Support CMS documentation, training, and organizational requirements for maintaining a globally recognized quality and food safety certification; serve as program owner and perform internal audits of program elements.
Manage laboratory data processing, monitor data accuracy through exception reporting, analyze data, identify unfavorable trends, and recommend process improvements.
Support and assist with audits conducted by internal and external regulatory, certification, customer, or brand-owner sources.