3rd-Shift QA Supervisor: Food Safety & Quality Leader

Dessert Holdings Inc.; Aurora, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dessert Holdings Inc. is seeking a QA Supervisor for the 3rd shift in Aurora, CO. You will supervise QA Technicians, guide quality and food safety issues, and lead the QA team to support growth and continuous improvement.

The role requires a BS degree or equivalent, 2+ years of supervisory experience, and strong communication. A flexible weekend schedule and proficient MS Office skills are essential; full benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, as necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Maintains good housekeeping and clean work areas.
• Follows production dress code standards and maintains good personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily activities of QA Technicians to ensure all QA tasks are carried as desired.
• Provides guidance regarding quality and food safety issues to ops and QA teams.
• Coach, train, and support the QA team to support business growth.
• Communicates daily with FSQA Techs regarding production schedule and QA issues.
• Trains FSQA Techs and performs new employee orientations.
• Maintain inventory of QC/lab supplies and coordinate training from suppliers or new equipment purchased.
• Works with QA Manager to discipline workers as appropriate.
• Reviews and organizes operational paperwork on a daily basis.
• Support the execution of internal and third-party audits and participate in inspections; analyze results and deficiencies found.
• Supports production managers, supervisors and leads during formula changes and/or product issues.
• Assist with hold, trace, & recall program activities and summarize Hold reports.
• Familiarize employees with plant operations as part of safety programs.
• Assumes some responsibilities of the QA Manager in absence; serve as backup to the Quality Manager.
• Performs assignments in accordance with GMPs, policies and procedures.
• Support ops and other teams in reducing foreign object contamination.
• Oversee product releases.
• Daily product review and customer complaint reviews.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

MS Office

Communication

Education

BS degree / equivalent

Job description

Dessert Holdings Inc. is seeking a QA Supervisor for the 3rd shift in Aurora, CO. You will supervise QA Technicians, guide quality and food safety issues, and lead the QA team to support growth and continuous improvement.

The role requires a BS degree or equivalent, 2+ years of supervisory experience, and strong communication. A flexible weekend schedule and proficient MS Office skills are essential; full benefits accompany the position.