Supervisor - Quality Assurance

CONA Services • Chattanooga, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor – Quality Assurance is responsible for supervising the Quality Assurance activities for the plant to include syrup and/or beverage preparation and distribution, microbiology, sanitation, finished product analysis, package integrity testing, process control, and all current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) are being followed. Also ensures Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 principals are adhered to including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Food Safety and Food Defense.

Requirements

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Proven ability to coach and manage needs and concerns of multiple associates
• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Extensive experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting various lab equipment used in Quality Assurance
• Ability to work in high stress environments and multitask effectively
• Excellent customer service, and quality management skills
• Effective use of technical skills to analyze and, problem-solve
• Ability to facilitate training

Nice To Haves

• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certification preferred
• Corrective Action and Root Cause Analysis Training preferred
• SAP and Coca-Cola One North America (CONA) experience preferred
• Experience in operations and manufacturing operations preferred

Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the UNITED policies and applicable laws
• Interview, hire, and train associates
• Plan, assign, and direct work
• Appraise performance
• Address complaints and resolve problems
• Builds positive associate morale
• Supervises day to day environmental compliance including data gathering of stormwater and wastewater information, hazardous material management for the QA Department, and the auditing thereof
• Ensures local, state, federal, and Coca-Cola quality standards are met for products produced by the facility
• Maintains the Coca-Cola/Parent Company Quality Standards and supervises associates who do the same
• Investigates and reports on plant-specific consumer complaints and performs trend analysis. Reports findings to plant Management
• Supervises the efforts of the Plant including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) compliance, auditing, and corrective action planning activities
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
• For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree