Quality Assurance Supervisor

Summary

Responsible for directing and supervising a group of employees involved in inspection and quality control procedures regarding purchased material, in-process material, and finished products to assure that quality control standards are achieved.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory, customer requirements as well as the Company SQF System.
• Update and maintain Quality Assurance Specifications and procedural KNOW-HOW Training Manual.
• Facilitate QA Training of company employees in GMP’s and new and existing procedures/programs.
• Responsible for maintaining Positive Release Program and QA Hold log.
• Administer plant environmental testing program and identify testing locations.
• Experience and understanding of microbiology to develop and maintain a microbiological and analytical testing programs.
• Oversee line conformance and select and test products at specified stages in production process.
• Basic food technology skills with relationship between ingredients and processes.
• Plan and assign work of Quality Assurance Technicians.
• Knowledge to develop product and ingredient specifications and basic statistical skills.
• Responsible to verify product formulations and all associated documentation.
• Lead the process of investigating quality issues with input of all departments.
• Knowledge of all facets of quality programs to substitute for QA Manager in manager’s absence and assume necessary operational and administrative duties.
• Drive the resolution of foreign material investigations as well as customer complaints.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, ingredients, processes, or food safety system.
• Perform facility condition/cleanliness audits of all areas of the plant, GMP and 5S audits as well as warehouse inspections.
• Be responsible for compilation and maintenance of inspection reports and records.
• Maintain discipline, morale, and harmonious relations among co-workers.
• Investigate and adjust personnel problems within area of responsibility.
• Responsible for inspection function in terms of costs, methods, and personnel.
• Be on time and at the job on a consistent basis.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proven ability to positively engage a work team to cohesively accomplish daily tasks and strategic goals.
• Driven to succeed individually and to motivate a team to succeed.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to think outside the box.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm to contribute to a company experiencing aggressive growth.
• Experienced in identifying areas for process improvement and automation.
  
  

Education And Training Requirements

• BS in Food Science or Microbiology preferred.
• HACCP certification/knowledge required.
• SQF certification/training/experience preferred.
• Microsoft office skills required.
• SPC knowledge preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience required.