QA Supervisor Trainee

Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible to oversee the day-to-day operation of the FSQA officers, Quality technicians and Sanitation operators. The Quality Supervisor is responsible in overseeing facility food safety, food quality & HACCP/SQF programs and assisting in maintaining SQF Level 3 certification. This role will also be in charge of coordinating/leading subsequent investigations & resolutions for all safety, food safety, food quality, microbiological and/or work-related issues. Collect, analyze, compile and distribute various reports. The Quality Supervisor forms facility internal audits, interior and exterior inspections & facilitates corrective actions on all non-conformances.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining Quality Testing Plan and documentation for SQF Level 3
• Implements, maintains and revises facility quality policies and procedures, and SQF certification
• Represent QA at production and other meetings and report back to staff
• Report on quality of product produced to Plant Manager, Quality Assurance Manager and Supervisors
• Assisting Plant Manager, Quality Assurance Manager with customer complaint issues
• Collect, analyze, compile, distribute and present various reports or information as requested or assigned
• Participate in root cause problem solving activities and preventive measures activities
• Set up annual calibration on lab equipment
• Oversee QA Floor Tech scheduling to ensure adequate coverage for operational support
• Oversee or train personnel on product quality testing equipment and randomly test certified coworkers
• Follow all OSHA safety regulations and procedures
• Interact with industry on new technologies and processes, evaluate for possible addition to current procedures.  This may be done through seminars, meetings, email or phone communication
• Assist in coworker training
• Establish and monitor co-worker performance and developmental goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary adjustments as required
• Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity and sustained certification of the SQF system
• Assists in 3rd party and customer audits, and investigates customer complaints associated with Food Safety/Food Quality/Food Regulatory concerns.
• Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and/or food quality problems from occurring
• Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system or other 3^rd party audits.
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Backup:

• A trained designee will be appointed by management to cover for absences or vacancies; refer to Rembrandt Foods site-specific facility back-up matrix on file.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

   Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Food Technology or Science or related field
• Clear understanding and working knowledge of food safety systems, quality systems, and regulatory compliance
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Independent Self Starter/Team Player
• Ability to: motivate, lead, and logically problem solve
• Detail oriented, a strong work ethic, with strong computer and mathematical skills
• Able to plan, organize and coordinate varied projects
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet

   Preferred:

• Fine Motor Skills
• Computer knowledge
• Previous supervisory experience with 4+ years microbiological experience in the food industry
• HACCP certification and/or knowledge
• GFSI knowledge/certification in SQF, BRC, or ISO
• FSMA, USDA EPIA, FDA regulatory knowledge
• Statistical Process Control knowledge
• Bilingual

Equipment:

Lab protective equipment/Safety glasses/Respirator mask in designated areas/hearing protection for production areas