Quality Assurance Supervisor

This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and will directly supervise employees in the QA Lab. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees. The Quality Assurance Supervisor will be responsible for implementation and continuous improvement of quality programs in Affton facility.

• Develop and maintain procedures which assure Food Safety and Quality.
• Responsible for identifying and resolving problems.
• Implements various components of quality assurance program comprised of data analysis, systems evaluation, product assessment and quality technology.
• Directs inspection of hardware and systems audit to ensure proper application of management system procedures.
• Directs and participates in completion of environmental monitoring and positive release requirement.
• Responsible for raw material, in process and finished goods quality inspection.
• Directs and advises personnel in special test procedures to analyze components and physical properties of product materials.
• Compiles and analyzes test information to determine operating efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions.
• Investigates complaints on existing products and responds to vendor or customer.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet testing schedules.
• Maintains and revises all SOP’s, SSOP’s and forms in the document management system.
• Supports commissioning, qualification and validation for capital projects.
• Trains all personnel  on programs related to implementation of the quality and food safety management system including on-boarding, annual and ad hoc training.
• Oversees sanitation responsibilities as assigned.
• Participates in and supports corporate and plant initiatives including GMP, HACCP, SQF, GQMS, KMM, LIMS and others as assigned.
• Participation and /or facilitation as identified in customer, regulatory and 3rd party audits.
• The position has the authority to observe, review, lead and take initiative/action for quality activities in site, supplier, and customer activities, with proper notification to senior management of each. Will also develop, implement and audit programs directly related to quality and assigned projects.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Qualified background in food science, chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, or a related discipline3-7 years practical experience in Food Safety or Management of Quality or Production, or Project Management in the food industry.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to affect change through indirect leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Proficient at Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Must have strong critical thinking ability along with analytical and problem solving skills. Able to understand and use data analysis for tracking, trending, and making decisions that impact quality and food safety.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, coaching and conflict management skills.
• Ability to work off shift/weekend when needed.
• Food quality systems including but not limited to SQF, HACCP, GMPs and other related prerequisites.
• HACCP & SQF Practitioner preferred.
• Writing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
•  Must be able to manipulate a computer keyboard and telephone handset. Must be able to speak clearly and intelligibly on the telephone and in person. Must be able to read and assimilate information. Must be able to deal with multiple personalities and changing priorities.

Why Join Us:

Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program.