FSQ Supervisor - Days

HP Hood; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to establish, maintain and improve quality standards across production and testing processes. You will supervise lab staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and support SQF internal audits while coordinating certifications and documentation.

Minimum 2–5 years in dairy/food QA with an associate degree is preferred; PCQI certification or plan to obtain within 12 months is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Certification and/or License: Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification or attainment of PCQI within 12 months of hiring.
• Mature leadership and team building skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain Quality standards and procedures for production.
• Support development of a culture of proactive quality.
• Oversee facility sanitation program to meet Regulatory and Corporate Requirements.
• Support facility Quality Management Systems (QMS) program to meet Regulatory and Corporate Requirements.
• Supervise lab technicians and maintain staff work schedule.
• Obtain/Maintain certification and/or licensing for Regulatory testing.
• Expedite all product testing in support of plant operations and communicate non-compliances 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 CCP's/CQP's.
• File Regulatory reports as needed regarding Milk testing and record keeping.
• Assist in troubleshooting quality issues and customer complaints.
• Training new employees and retraining current employees in GMP's and procedures.
• Maintain/modify/create SOP's 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 safety team.
• Serve 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

PCQI certification

Education

Associate's degree in Dairy/Food Science or related curriculum

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain Quality standards and procedures for production.
• Support development of a culture of proactive quality.
• Oversee facility sanitation program to meet Regulatory and Corporate Requirements.
• Support facility Quality Management Systems (QMS) program to meet Regulatory and Corporate Requirements.
• Supervise lab technicians and maintain staff work schedule.
• Obtain/Maintain certification and/or licensing for Regulatory testing.
• Expedite all product testing in support of plant operations and communicate non-compliances 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 CCP's/CQP's.
• File Regulatory reports as needed regarding Milk testing and record keeping.
• Assist in troubleshooting quality issues and customer complaints.
• Training new employees and retraining current employees in GMP's and procedures.
• Maintain/modify/create SOP's 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 safety team.
• Serve 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 other 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 (PCQI) certification or attainment of PCQI within 12 months of hiring.
• Mature leadership and team building skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

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

The pay range for this position is

$79,700 - $92,200 USD

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