Supervises plant Food Safety, Product Quality, and SQF requirements by directing and coordinating activities consistent with established goals, objectives, and policies. Follows direction set by Corporate Quality Manager & Plant Manager to meet organizational goals.

Responsibilities/duties:

• Need a strong bilingual Quality Supervisor who is local to El Paso Required
• Organizes and directs the efforts of the Laboratory personnel to effectively monitor the quality of raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods.
• Investigate field complaints as related to Reading-produced products.
• Participates in the development of new products and new applications related to the Reading Plant.
• Participates in project feasibility planning in cooperation with other Client departments, as related to the Reading Plant.
• Evaluate competitive products and compare them with current and proposed Client products.
• Maintains Quality Control records for all raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods monitored, in keeping with good Quality Assurance practices.
• Reports any deviation in established quality levels to Reading Management.
• Works with a minimum of supervision, which normally takes the form of administrative direction.
• Maintains safe working conditions in the Laboratory area.
• Summarizes statistical data generated in routine or special testing.
• Performs general responsibilities of the Client Management position.
• Works with Production as necessary to develop necessary Standard Operating Procedures or Standard Operating Conditions as required.
• Works with Production on quality problems.
• Performs duties on process performance as required.
• Performs audits of Client’s finished goods as required.
• Performs aging studies on finished goods.
• Administers the Returned Goods Procedure, sample, inspect, report, and disposition.
• Train Quality Control personnel.
• Conducts food safety and defense self-inspections and reports on deficiencies.
• Acts as SQF Practitioner with the following responsibilities:
• Oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of the SQF system
• Ensures the integrity of the SQF system through verification and validation of the system
• Communicates aspects of the SQF system to relevant personnel
• Obtains HACCP training
• Has an understanding of the SQF Code and requirements
• Performs other duties as directed by Supervisor/Manager.

Position Qualifications

• Education/Work Experience: bachelor’s degree in science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in a management position in a food-related manufacturing plant environment
• Minimum of 5 years of food safety/quality experience
• HACCP Certification Required
• GFSI (SQF) and Internal Auditing certification preferred.
• Problem-Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skilfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions. BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REQUIRED.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others; Displays passion and optimism.
• Managing People: Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating, and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Ensures staff availability; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Fosters quality focus in others.
• Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities.
• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism: Tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 - $69,628.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Quality Supervisor: 3 years (Required)
• Food safety: 5 years (Required)
• Food Quality: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Safe Quality Food Certification (Required)
• HACCP Certification (Required)
• Internal Auditing certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• El Paso, TX 79928: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person