What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Supervisor position at Morinaga America Foods?
Position Summary
The QA Supervisor directs QA Leads to ensure daily operational goals are met. This role manages the development, application, and maintenance of the food safety and quality training program. While the Manager handles long-term strategy, the Supervisor ensures consistent execution and mid-range planning (up to 6 months).
Core Competencies & Baseline Responsibilities
- Leadership: Directs Frontline Leads; addresses personnel issues immediately; delivers clear shift briefings and Pass-On reporting.
- Planning: Adjusts labor assignments on the fly; oversees start-ups and sanitation to minimize downtime; maintains output and quality records.
- Decision Making: Takes ownership of shift KPIs; authorized to pause operations for safety/quality concerns; implements practical workarounds for bottlenecks.
- Compliance: Enforces FSMA, HACCP, SQF, and GMP standards; conducts floor audits to correct hazards immediately.
Skills & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Food Science, or related field (highly preferred), or 4-8 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Control with Food Industry or Food Safety Leadership, or a combination of both.
- Expertise: Extensive knowledge of HACCP, FDA, and SQF/GFSI requirements and regulatory audits.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat; ability to analyze non-compliance data and consumer complaint trends.
- Mindset: Problem-solving oriented; highly resourceful team player with the ability to maintain high ethical standards.
- Availability: Weekend support is requested on a voluntary basis during periods of high production demand.
Pay: $58,240.00 - $67,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K PlanSalary : $58,240 - $67,600