Quality Assurance Supervisor – Food (1^st shift)

• National snack foods manufacturer that has been in business for 108+ years has a need for a 1^st shift Quality Assurance Supervisor
• The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for the coordination, planning and execution of the food safety initiatives
• Our client offers great benefits, stability, growth potential and a great team environment.
•  This job is open due to promotion
• Sponsorship and visa transfers are not accepted at this time

Responsibilities

• The Quality Assurance Supervisor will enforce and oversee food safety regulations, policies, and procedures for a RTE/RTC food processing /packaging operation.
• Enforce safety and food safety standards, policies, and programs including HACCP, SQF and GFSI, regulatory audits, food safety training programs, standard operating procedures (SOP’s), product inspections, and standardization work instructions.
• Develop and provide training for food safety and quality requirements
• Work with manager to assist with conducting facility food safety audits and assist with managing third party audits, working with USDA and AIB inspectors 
• Monitor and verify activities to ensure that all products coming in and out of the facility meet food safety standards and SQF standards
• Update existing food safety procedures and documentation to keep up with changing requirements
• Work closely with Operations on any food safety or quality assurance issues
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed and documented correctly at all times

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is preferred, ideally in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology or similar. 
• 2+ years manufacturing a food safety / quality assurance leadership role; must have experience leading / directing and or supervising a team of quality technicians
• Food manufacturing is required; prefer experience within a USDA, Ready-to-eat (RTE) or Ready-to-cook (RTC) environment  
• SQF practitioner, PCQI and HACCP certified is preferred
• Excellent verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, six-sigma or other continuous improvement tools
• Detailed oriented, good attitude, the ability to influence others and lead/direct others through training initiatives
• Computer literate in spreadsheet, and word applications; SAP experience is preferred