Quality Supervisor

Key Responsibilities:

-Food Safety: Must comply with all GMPs, SQF requirements, and other Food Safety related items as deemed necessary by the company;

-Ensure that all direct reports comply with all Company Food Safety Policies and federal regulations. -Must be able to maintenance compliance with all Plant Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulation in accordance with Company Best Practices, Policies, and required government regulations.

-Ensure that all direct reports also comply with all Safety requirements in accordance with Company Policies and Government regulations.

-Provides input in department and program development; fosters Continuous Improvement and team environment; facility advocate for Food Safety and Quality; monitor and implement policies, programs, rules and regulations for compliance.

-Trouble shoots and problem solves as needed.

-Assesses QA programs’ efficacy; coordinates and administers QA programs and work flow.

-Investigates consumer/customer complaints and develops response and corrective actions

-Supervise hourly Associates and Team Leaders/Coordinators to ensure that an efficient and effective workflow is created on a day to day basis.

-Oversees QA lead/lab tech daily functions as well as develops the work schedule for all technicians. -In the absence of the Quality Supervisor, the Quality Manager or Quality Lead covers for his/her responsibilities.

Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science or related field required.

-Proficient and effective use of communication and Microsoft Office.

-Manufacturing and Food Industry Experience preferred.

-Food Processing related certification is a plus.

-Must be highly organized and work well under pressure.

-Must be able to work independently, as well as under supervision.

-Must be able to work effectively with others, have good interpersonal and leadership skills.

-Must be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness.

-Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

-Ability to work as a member of and/or lead cross-functional teams.

-Ability to manage and prioritize one’s own time consistent with the needs of the business.

-Ability to perform formal root cause analysis to identify and resolve downtime/inefficient operational issues.

-Articulate both written and spoken, and possess excellent listening skills.