Food Manufacturing - Quality Assurance Supervisor

Chairmans Foods specializes in producing a wide range of high quality, consistent customer solutions - main courses, side dishes, queso, ready-to-eat protein salads custom solutions for foodservice operators and retail stores. Chairmans has succeeded over the years with open communication, integrity, and with a deep commitment to southern hospitality.

Driven by our mission, vision and values, employee and food safety are always our top priority. www.chairmansfoods.com

POSITION:

Chairmans Foods specializes in producing a wide range of high quality, consistent customer solutions - main courses, side dishes, queso, ready-to-eat protein salads custom solutions for foodservice operators and retail stores. Chairmans has succeeded over the years with open communication, integrity, and with a deep commitment to southern hospitality.

Driven by our mission, vision and values, employee and food safety are always our top priority.

SHIFT

Shift hours are 6am-3pm with flexibility to report early and work past scheduled shift time; weekends when required

JOB SUMMARY

Quality Assurance Supervisor will ensure that the quality control process established by the company is being followed and maintained at all times during the production process. The Quality Assurance supervisor will directly supervise and assist with coordination of all Quality Assurance technicians as they monitor the operation to ensure that product is manufactured and handled properly. The Quality Assurance supervisor will follow all safety guidelines and food manufacturing regulations to ensure that safe, quality products are being produced at all times.

POSITION DUTIES:

• Coach, mentor and guide employees regarding company policies, procedures, and work responsibilities
• Check raw ingredients for maturity /stability for processing
• Assist with SQF documentation preparation, review and verification
• Create and maintain product specification sheets and product labels in compliance with FDA/USDA regulations as well as customer needs
• Document and inspect raw materials
• Assures food safety standards with regards to GMP’s and HAACP plan are followed at all times
• Observe and follow up with employees to ensure duties/responsibilities are done accurately
• Assist employees when needed with their duties to ensure quality standards are met
• Inspect product through sensory evaluation for defects
• Determine overall product quality by conducting and evaluating various product tests
• Review current ingredient /material suppliers for quality, specifications, suitability and reliability
• Record, compile and categorize data and information by preparing spreadsheets, charts, graphs and reports
• Review current and existing ingredient/material suppliers for quality, specifications, suitability
• Manage finished product specification sheets and review quarterly
• Create, verify and manage product and nutritional labels and bag print codes
• Handle overnight shipping of samples to customers, QC testing
• Use test equipment to determine if product meets customer specifications
• Use measuring equipment such as calipers and scales to ensure product meets specification
• Consult with QA Director regarding any defects; aids in recommendations for improvement and corrections
• Observe product, processes and plant environment for any possible hazards
• Examine materials and ingredients from supplier to ensure compliance with specifications
• Accurately complete required documents and forms required for recordkeeping
• Review HACCP records to ensure that HACCP requirements are met and properly documented

EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma
• At least 3 years previous QA supervisor experience required in a food manufacturing setting
• Training/certifications related to food safety & quality

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Leadership ability skills a must
• Must work cohesively in a team environment
• Must move with sense of urgency; time management skills are essential
• Must be detailed oriented; effective communicator and active listener
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• Ability to think, comprehend and retain large amounts of information
• Keen observation and evaluation ability
• Ability to make sound decisions

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Will work in environment where safety precautions are required to be followed
• Protective gear such as gloves, work boots and smocks required at all times
• Will work around moving machinery
• Temperature varies from 39-45 degrees

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Light to moderate physical effort required
• Required to walk, stand, bend for long periods of time throughout the day
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs

Will be expected to perform other related duties and assignments requested or directed.