Quality Assurance Supervisor

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Assist in overseeing Quality and Food Safety Programs (HACCP-Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Vegetables; Labeling; GMPs; Internal Auditing, etc.), including implementation, staff training and documentation
• Work with USDA/FSIS Consumer Safety Inspectors, FDA and State Regulatory Inspectors; Assist in obtaining environmental and product testing samples as needed
• Monitor sanitation activities and participate in pre-op inspections
• Assist with internal audit program for quality and food safety plans
• Conduct daily sensory evaluation of foods being produced and packaged
• Use all required safety equipment and consistently follow all food-related sanitation and operating safety guidelines; ensures that food production staff does the same
• Supervise Quality Assurance Technicians (4-5); perform supervisor duties including attendance verification
• Take the initiative to see and assign general cleaning tasks in work areas
• Provide communication between Quality Assurance Team and the Management Team
• Perform any and all Quality Assurance Tech responsibilities

Required Skills and Experience

• Associates Degree in Food Science, Culinary Science or related field
• Certified in HACCP for meat, poultry and seafood
• Previous experience in an USDA/FSIS inspected food manufacturing facility with food safety and quality assurance
• Previous supervisory experience
• Must be able to read/write/speak in English
• Strong computer (MS Office), math, and measurement conversion skills
• Organized and detail-oriented with problem-solving skills
• Must be able to discern colors
• Ability to obtain all required certifications and renew as necessary
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Ability to learn/adapt to changing requirements/situations

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Culinary Science or related field
• Bilingual in Spanish
• (PCQI) Certificate in Preventive Controls for Human Foods
• ServSafe Certification

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Able to perform repetitive movements
• Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)