Food Safety Quality Assurance Supervisor

Title: Food Safety Quality Assurance Supervisor                                                     
Salary Range: $79,000 - $82,000 Annually 
Status: Exempt                                               
Location: Bessemer City, NC                                           
Reports to: FSQA Manager 
 
GENERAL DISCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) functions for the assigned salad manufacturing facility. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
•    Ensure that all FSQA programs and procedures are being implemented correctly
•    Ensure compliance to Federal, State and local regulations
•    Increase awareness and evaluation of GMP’s within internal operations
•    Enforce operational FSQA standards
•    Monitor, enforce and further develop plant FSQA program
•    Assist in ensuring compliance to FSQA programs, documentation and training effectiveness. 
•    Provide support for FSQA teams at external cooler facilities, as needed
•    Responsible for scheduling and timesheet approvals for FSQA techs/leads
•    Follow all food safety requirements and GMP’s as applicable for this position
•    Ensure the integrity and continued operations of the food safety system in the event of organizational or personnel changes within the company or associated facilities
•    Assist with all third-party, customer and regulatory audits
•    Manage, coach and train staff in the correct procedures associated with programs such as in house environmental, microbial monitoring programs, Sanitation Pre-Op among other quality and food safety programs
•    Participate in Mock recalls/Trace exercise, Root cause analysis and corrective actions and trend analysis.
•    Must demonstrate thorough technical knowledge of Food Safety, Food Processing, applicable USDA and FDA Regulations, Food Allergens, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP as related to the impacted proteins, both raw and RTE (Ready to Eat), and GFSI Certification schemes
•    Support special projects and other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
•    2+ years of experience in FSQA role, Food Safety research or laboratory experience
•    1-3 years of supervision experience preferred, preferably in a processing or quality environment.
•    Preferred supervisory and training skills:
o    Working experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
o    Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC)
o    Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)
o    Statistical Process Control (SPC)
o    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
o    Knowledge of related Federal and State regulations
o    Competency in computer word processing (MS Word), Spreadsheet (Excel) and database Software (Access) required.
•    Excellent communications skills.
•    Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
•    Ability to maneuver around an array of equipment, bend, stoop, climb stairs and lift up to 25 pounds.  
•    Will have some exposure to fumes and airborne particles
•    Ability to occasionally work in a cold environment (35oF on plant floor)

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 
•    A flexible work schedule is required with alternating shifts including weekend coverage. 
•    Ability to work more than 40 hours per week as required.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Postharvest Physiology or related field is strongly preferred. 


EEO STATEMENT:  We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.