2nd Shift Supervisor, Quality Assurance (35122)

Monogram Foods; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Monogram Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Sanitation Supervisor to support QA and Sanitation teams in implementing plant policies and procedures. You will supervise staff, perform daily inspections, review documentation, and ensure compliance with SQF, HACCP, QMS, SOPs, GMP, and micro lab procedures.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Food Science or related field, 2-5 years QA experience in food production, PCQI and HACCP certification, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related discipline preferred.
• 2-5 years of QA experience, preferably in food production.
• Strong knowledge of current software and process technology.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent verbal, technical written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be PCQI and HACCP certified.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Document, train, and monitor that employees have applied new training.
• Ensure follow-up of non-conformities.
• Participate in daily plant walk-throughs.
• Review and sign off on daily pre-operation inspection, including belts, tools, and sanitation verification.
• Review daily pallet tickets and file with QA documentation on production lines.
• Review employee paperwork for accuracy.
• Perform regular quality checks on mixing procedures, codes, temperatures, and conduct follow-up with involved employees.
• Coordinate ingredient checks and work with Purchasing to resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor damaged ingredients and prepare non-conformance documentation with disposal/rework recommendations.
• Conduct HACCP pre-shipment inspections.
• Assist with customer complaints and initiate corrective actions.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

QA experience

Food industry knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team coaching

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Monogram Foods strives to produce the best safe quality food which meets regulatory standards and is made with the best industry practices available. The Quality Assurance Sanitation Supervisor is an essential position in accomplishing this goal. The Quality Assurance Sanitation Supervisor supports the QA and Sanitation team members in monitoring the successful implantation and daily execution of plant policies and procedures.

Supervises personnel assigned to specific duties relating to the adherence of the quality programs. These programs include: Safety Quality Food Certification (SQF), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), Quality Management System (QMS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Micro lab procedures.

• Documents, trains, and monitors that employees have applied new training.
• Ensure a good follow-up of non-conformities.
• Participate in daily plant walk-throughs.
• Review and sign off on daily pre-operation inspection. This includes inspection of belts, tools, and verification log and sanitation.
• Review daily pallet tickets and file with the QA documentation on designated production lines.
• Review employee paperwork making sure it is free of errors and mistakes.
• Perform regular quality checks on mixing procedures, codes, cooler-freezer temperatures, footbaths, and conduct appropriate follow-up with employees involved in these procedures.
• Perform an ingredient check in, and work with the Purchasing department to get discrepancies resolved.
• Monitor damaged ingredients and prepare non-conformance documentation and make recommendation for disposal and/or repair.
• Conduct HACCP pre-shipment inspection.
• Assist with customer complaints, collect and organize all paperwork for review to initiate a corrective action
• Other duties and projects assigned by manager

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Food Science or related discipline preferred.

• 2-5 Years of QA experience with a preference for food production
• Strong field knowledge of current software and process technology.
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Proficient in basic computer software, such as spreadsheets, project tools, word documents and presentation programs.
• Excellent verbal, technical written and interpersonal communication skills. An ability to break down highly technical discussion into understandable concepts for non-technical colleagues.
• Must be PCQI and HACCP Certified.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Physical Demands:

• Climb small ladders or platforms.
• Use small hand tools for assembly of equipment.
• Ability to tolerate humid, cool, hot, or wet working environments where applicable.
• Wear appropriate PPE- frock, gloves, earplugs, slip-resistant boots, must be able to wash and sanitize hands to meet GMP Standards.
• Strong self-confidence, versatile and flexible with willingness to work in a dynamic environment, adjusting to priorities with enthusiasm, intelligence, drive, innovation, commitment and integrity are all important characteristics.
• Strong leadership ability and able to coach and mentor Quality Technicians.
• Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week while helping create and work towards a Quality vision.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

• Works in a plant and in a general office environment.
• Will be required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment.
• May be exposed to the loud noise of plant machinery.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, wet humid conditions, and inclement weather.
• May be exposed to oils and airborne particles.
• May be required to work near moving mechanical parts