What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Supervisor - 1st Shift position at Good Foods Group, LLC?
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure that facility is following all regulatory food safety requirements including FSMA
- Review and validation of the SQF System
- Perform all quality operations including audits (internal and external), investigations, document reviews, sops, validation, verification
- Supervise quality department and personnel including priorities, training, and mid-level decision making
- Help management team investigate and solve product quality issues
- investigate (root cause analysis) and resolve corrective actions in conjunction with CAPA/production investigations
- Prepare monthly, quarterly etc. reports for management
- Maintain and update quality procedures, trainings, and support programs
- Conduct QC testing, when necessary, to ensure product specifications are met
- Responsible for mid-level product disposition and release
- Representation of SQF practitioner, PCQI and USDA on the shifts
- Assures plant preparedness for customer and regulatory inspections.
- Either lead or participate in necessary Tier or lean meetings and problem solving sessions
- Coaching of QA techs and in conjunction with QA Manager, manage disciplinary and attendance procedures
- Support and enforce current Good Manufacturing Practices, SSOP and all relevant company policies and food safety regulations
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related scientific field preferred.
- 3 years of leadership experience within a food manufacturing environment.
- A working knowledge of USDA, FDA, SQF and OSHA requirements.
- Experience with SQF or BRC
- Knowledgeable about regulatory requirements including FSMA
- Ability to interact with regulatory personnel, practical audit experience a plus.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Food Safety (HACCP principals, CGMPs, SOPs and SSOPs, Pest Control, and Allergen Control)
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Ability and aptitude for problem solving and troubleshooting activities.
- The ability to train others in the proper techniques operations related to Quality and Safety programs (Micro swabbing, analytical testing, internal auditing, titration and chemical cleaning etc)
- Bilingual Spanish preferred.
- Must be willing to work in our refrigerated environment with a temperature of 37 degrees.
- This position may require some travel for training.
- Individual will be subject to production and warehouse environment (Wet environment with temperatures ranging from 38 to 40 degrees)
- Medium/ High noise levels from operating machines and cleaning equipment
- Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts
- Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to enforce Good Food Manufacturing (GMP’S) processes
- Frequently required to use personal protective equipment when using any cleaning chemicals
- Able to communicate information accurately to others
- Able to detect and discern sounds accurately in order to exchange information
- Able to hold stationary positions for extended periods of time
- Able to move throughout workspace frequently
- Able to observe details at close range, perceive colored images as well as effectively perceive computer generated images on a screen
- Frequently operates computer and other office productivity machinery
- Able to move up to 20lbs. occasionally
- Able to work overtime and/or weekends if/when needed