FreshRealm - CONNECTING THROUGH MEALS

At FreshRealm we aspire to be THE fresh meal company. Fresh meals are our focus, and we are passionate about revolutionizing this rapidly growing category. 

FreshRealm develops, sources, commercializes and assembles fresh meals. Fresh meals, including meal kits, ready-to-heat and ready-to-cook offerings are 100% our focus. We partner with leading Grocery, Convenience and Omni channel retailers to deliver the very best meals to their customers. Our success is measured by the success of our retail partners. Service, quality and consistency are our obsession, and we take pride in every meal that our customers place on their shelves.

At FreshRealm meals are more than a source of nutrition, they are our passion. Meals are the heart of a timeless ritual of sitting down to connect with family, friends, and ourselves. We are proud to play a small part in the ritual of “connecting us through meals”.

If you are a leader looking to build the future of fresh meals, you are growth minded and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, or you are excited to work with the country’s largest retailers, go to market with the best in product quality and work with industry leaders that care for each other and their communities, FreshRealm is the perfect fit for you. 

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The QA Supervisor will serve as an expert in key factory functions such as quality checks, weights, scales, etc. Leads a team of Quality Assurance Associates through experienced decision making and management in relation to food safety, quality and legality while working closely with Plant Quality Assurance Manager. Manages workflow and assigns Quality Assurance Associates to appropriate work areas. Exercises good judgment and discretion. Actively works to resolve team member's issues while managing the day-to-day tasks. Oversees shift operational quality performance and works with production teams to monitor plant quality and provide guidance.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as an expert in key day-to-day factory functions including but not limited to pre-op, x-ray/metal detection, quality checks, document review, calibrations, incoming materials AQL, internal auditing, supporting KPIs, etc
• Manages, schedules, and mentors Quality Assurance Associates. Gives positive feedback to help build the team's confidence and provides constructive criticism with training to develop their skills.
• Identifies risk and creates plans to mitigate it on the fly
• Works with the site personnel to ensure adherence to the GFSI standards
• QA Supervisor reports progress, plans, and problems to upper management and other involved parties. Requests feedback from upper management and implements the suggested changes in as efficient a way as possible.
• Train team members on SOP and processes
• Issues CAPA and non conformances as needed
• Monitors and confirms cleaning of the plant against the Master Sanitation Schedule. Conducts environmental swabs. Works directly with the sanitation team for pre-operation inspections, ATP swabs, and product changeovers.
• Enforces Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s)
• Performs other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Skills and Requirements

• A minimum 3 years of experience working in a fresh food manufacturing environment using common processes, procedures, and equipment. Demonstrated experience leading the work of others.
• Experience working in high care environment preferred
• Available to work early mornings and weekends as needed
• Demonstrates knowledge of HACCP & CCP’s
• 1-year experience managing others working in Quality Assurance, Inspection, or food and/or beverage manufacturing processes is preferred
• Experience applying and enforcing routine Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) in a chilled food environment is essential
• Must demonstrate the ability to lead the work of other employees, assign duties, and manage workflow/production for a shift or in the absence of the Department Manager
• Ability to work routine and monotonous processes 
• Must have a strong understanding of English; bilingual (Spanish) speaking skills a plus
• Ability to work in a cold/damp environment and stand for extended periods of time
• Availability for travel to assist other locations if needed

Experience / Education

• Experience applying and enforcing routine Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) in a chilled food environment is essential
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Learning Agility - Willingness and ability to learn from experience, and subsequently apply that learning to perform successfully under new or first-time conditions
• Drive for Results - Can be counted on to deliver on what is required to advance the company; takes ownership of work from start to 100% finished work, brings others along with focused intensity
• Functional Skills - Possesses top level relevant, usable, experience and knowledge with the ability to establish themself as the best performer in the industry, at their role and level

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT/WORK CONDITIONS

Working Conditions: Work is primarily conducted in the plant. This position may require night and/or weekend work.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to a variety of varying weather conditions, trash, waste, chemicals and other materials. The noise level in the work environment and facility can be loud. The employee must be able to adapt to working in an environment that is chilled and that surfaces may be slippery. 

Physical Requirements: Sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 40lbs; pull/push up to 60 lbs, grasp small products and identify very small variations in the product. Sight is required for observing work and production. May be exposed to active machinery and moving equipment, food particles and trash. May be required to use a forklift or other machinery.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other business duties as assigned.

Covid-19 protocols are consistent with State Regulations