FSQ Supervisor, 1st Shift

HP Hood; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood in Massachusetts seeks a Quality Assurance professional to plan, coordinate and direct QA programs ensuring products meet established standards and drive results. You will set clear expectations, coach and motivate the team, and maintain effective inter-department communication.

Responsibilities include establishing QA standards, overseeing sanitation, supervising lab staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating audits, and training GMPs.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Dairy/Food Science or related curriculum preferred.
• 2-5 years QA background in a dairy/food lab or equivalent.
• PCQ certification or attainment within 12 months of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain quality standards and procedures for production.
• Oversee facility sanitation programs to meet regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Supervise lab technicians and manage staff schedules.
• Review production-testing results and records for compliance.
• Support SQF internal audits and regulatory reporting.
• Train and reinforce GMPs; maintain/modify SOPs as needed.
• Apply SPC data analysis to evaluate current processes and changes.
• Serve as back-up for the QA Manager.
• Ensure safety procedures and proper PPE are followed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

PCQ certification

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Dairy/Food Science

Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary

Assists with planning, coordinating and directing quality assurance program designed to ensure quality production of products consistent with established standards and staying focuses on identified goals and drive results, set clear expectations for team, coach, develop and motivate team; hold employees accountable and keep team informed by ensuring effective inter and intra department communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain Quality standards and procedures for production
• Support development of a culture of proactive quality
• Oversee facility sanitation programs to meet regulatory and corporate requirements
• Support facility Quality Management Systems (QMS) programs to meet regulatory and corporate requirements
• Supervise lab technicians and maintain staff work schedule
• Obtain/Maintain certifications and/or licensing for regulatory testing
• Expedite all product testing in support of plant operations and communicate non-compliance in a timely fashion to appropriate managers for corrective action
• Review production-testing results and records for compliance
• Maintain food safety/food quality plans and monitor CCPs/QCPs
• File regulatory reports as needed regarding milk testing and record keeping
• Assist in troubleshooting quality issues and customer complaints
• Training new employees and restraining current employees in GMPs and procedures
• Maintain/modify/create SOPs as needed
• Maintain lab records for regulatory third-party, and internal QMS audits
• Support SQF by coordinating the internal audit program
• Attend safety meetings, perform safety audits and actively support the safety team
• Serves as a back-up for the QA Manager
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) methodology to data analysis to evaluate current process and process changes
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE and never put yourself or other employees in harm's way

Education and Experience

• Minimum of an associate's degree in Dairy/Food Science or another related curriculum preferred
• Minimum of 2-5 years quality assurance background in a dairy/food lab or equivalent

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Certification and/or license - Preventive Controls Qualified individual (PCQ certification or attainment of (PCQ) within 12 months of hiring
• Mature leadership and team building skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

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Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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