FSQA SUPERVISOR-1ST SHIFT (CB1)

JBS Foods; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead a team dedicated to maintaining the highest product standards. This role involves overseeing QA operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and resolving any quality issues that arise. The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory skills and extensive experience in food manufacturing. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will help uphold the quality and safety of products, ensuring customer satisfaction and trust. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about quality assurance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a food manufacturing plant or similar.
• Extensive knowledge in QA and production jobs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise pre-operation examination and ensure cleanliness.
• Resolve product and employee issues and ensure compliance with standards.
• Direct and motivate QA employees, conduct interviews, and evaluate performance.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Conflict Resolution

Time Management

Education

College diploma or University degree

3-5 years in food manufacturing

Job description

Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor

Location: Council Bluffs, IA

Our Mission:

To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.

Role:

Our Company is in search of an experienced Quality Assurance Supervisor who will be responsible for leading a team of QA Technicians and other production professionals with the aim to stop wasteful production of poor quality products and helps ensure that customers do not receive subpar products.

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and supervise pre-operation examination, when applicable. Examine and verify cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and facilities.
2. Resolve problems and issues with products and employees as they arise.
3. Communicate frequently with USDA inspectors regarding product, employees, safety, etc.
4. Ensure compliance to HACCP plan for all products.
5. Establish and maintain shelf-life requirements, finished product specifications, leaker testing, formulation weights, temperatures, and other necessary standards.
6. Coordinate and participate in product displays for tours and other events.
7. Direct, motivate, and monitor Q.A. employees. Conduct interviews and hire new employees; evaluate performance of current employees.
8. Conduct sampling of finished product and raw materials for bacteria.
9. Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production employees.
10. Ensure completion of all QA duties.
11. Test new equipment for quality aspects.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Work 40+ hours per week in production areas. Exposed to all hazards present, including slippery floors, machinery, noise, extreme temperature variations, etc.

Skills and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

1. Minimum 3-5 years in a food manufacturing plant or similar.
2. College diploma or University degree; or an equivalent combination of related experience and education.
3. Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of QA and production jobs, and in supervisory positions.
4. Ability to make quick, informed decisions.
5. Supervisory and interpersonal skills; ability to handle conflict.
6. Excellent communication skills with high level of professionalism and discretion.
7. Manage multiple priorities and dynamic deadlines, flexible and positive in a fast-paced business environment, efficient time management and communication.
8. High learner, ability to be agile.
9. Must be able to work overtime and weekends.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Oversee a team of Quality Assurance Technicians.