What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Safety and Quality Supervisor position at Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc?
Position Summary:
The Food Safety & Quality Supervisor will provide specialized knowledge of specific segments of quality systems and plant processes such as food safety and quality auditing, instrumentation, specific product line knowledge, computer systems, management of oversight of suppliers and other needed focus areas. This role will partner with internal and external teams to address customer requirements and complaints, as well as collaborate on CAPAs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Position Description (Responsibilities):
Conduct verification and maintenance of the food safety and quality systems, hazard analysis and sanitation processes, prerequisite programs, manufacturing processes, plant environment and finished product.
Collaborate with operations on the initiation of corrective action and preventative measures when necessary.
Ensure adherence to corporate, regulatory, customer and facility food safety and quality requirements and completion of corrections and corrective actions.
Participate in relevant local and regulatory food safety-focused audits.
Function as backup SQF Practitioner, unless otherwise assigned by the FSQ Manager.
Function as an active member of the food safety team and work closely with the FSQ Manager to implement, maintain and review the food safety management system.
Support food and feed safety management systems and their compliance to appropriate government regulations.
Investigate and follow up on food safety incidents that occur in the plant to ensure proper reporting and that corrective and preventive actions are taken.
Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
Support and verification of the 3-stage review process for finished product release.
Manage food safety and quality training—specifically around continuous improvement or maintenance of the MPF quality management system.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
Diploma/Certificate or bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office experience.
Fluent in English.
PCQI-Certified.
HACCP-Certified.
Minimum two years of work experience in food and/or feed industry.
Minimum of two years of related work experience.
Must be legally entitled to work in the US.
Preferred:
Experience working closely with operations.
Manufacturing environment experience.
SQF implementation experience or achieve certification within 6 months of becoming a Supervisor.
Relationships
Reports to Food Safety and Quality Manager.
Works directly with other Plant Staff Members
Works directly with operators and mechanics in resolving issues
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chickasha, OK 73018: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $29