FSQA Supervisor, 2nd Shift (D1050)

WellPet, LLC; Arkansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pet nutrition is seeking a dedicated FSQA Supervisor to lead their laboratory team. In this dynamic role, you will ensure the implementation of food safety and quality systems, manage daily lab activities, and foster a safe and productive workplace. With a commitment to innovation and quality, this company values collaboration and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in pet health and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that is making a positive impact every day!

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Positive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a laboratory setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality assurance protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lab staff and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Organize workflow and set productivity goals for lab operations.

Skills

Laboratory Management

Food Safety

Quality Assurance

Team Leadership

GMP Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Tools

ISO 17025 Standards

Job description

*This position is a 2nd/3rd Shift position: 4PM - 1AM some flexibility in scheduled hours*

Location: Decatur, AR – Manufacturing Plant

About the Wellness Pet Company

The Wellness Pet Company crafts and produces premium natural pet food, treats, and dental chews. We believe that natural, premium nutrition focused on proven health outcomes is the foundation of creating a mutual wellbeing for pets and their families. As a community of people, Wellies are positively obsessed about how to win for pets and their parents. We believe in the difference we make every single day, and we know that when we work collaboratively, Wellies are unstoppable -- Not only in providing the best nutrition to pets, but in building a better tomorrow for pets, their parents, and the world.

When you join Wellness Pet, you join a team whose aligned values and purpose create a unique and exciting place to work every day. Join us on our adventure to fulfill a life of wellbeing together with pets and their parents. Come for a walk with us today!

Our Decatur manufacturing facility is committed to nutritional innovation, product quality, and safety. To ensure our product quality, we control the entire manufacturing process in Decatur, from consistent quality checks on all raw materials coming into the plant, to the shipment of our finished product to customers. Our employees take pride in the natural products we produce for the pets who depend on us. We offer our employees a positive, friendly work environment where you can grow your skills, competitive pay, and excellent benefits – Come for a walk with us today!

Why Work for Wellness Pet

We care about the wellbeing of our people, their families and their pets. So we treat every Wellie to a comprehensive benefits package full of extras to support their health, pets, passions, and professional Development. More information about our benefits can be found on our website .

The Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Position Summary: The FSQA Supervisor ensures the implementation of the Food Safety and Quality Systems of the Plant, including GMP, Food Safety, and Food Defense programs as well as supervises and coordinates both technical and nontechnical activities that contribute to a safe and well-organized laboratory. The ideal Candidate would be able to build on the technical and scientific knowledge gained through education, as well as, direct experience gained in the field. The Supervisor would be responsible for organizing ingredient or product testing, development of laboratory procedures, employee training, laboratory inventory, and staff scheduling.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Creates a healthy, safe and productive workplace by effectively and appropriately hiring, training, supporting and conducting performance reviews of lab/QA staff.
• Manages (plans, organizes and directs) the daily work activities of a laboratory setting by working independently as a member of a team, meeting job expectations and adhering to organizational policies and goals.
• Responsible for establishing priorities, driving continuous improvement in the laboratory, procedures and methods for sample handling, processing, test analysis and reporting of test results.
• Consults with the Quality & Food Safety Manager to coordinate new equipment purchase priorities based on budget allowances, condition of existing equipment, and scheduled laboratory activities.
• Responsible for the oversight of daily outsourced lab samples and results.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, determines solution and corrects the problems (i.e. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and coordinates repair of equipment when necessary).
• Evaluates new equipment and/or methods and demonstrates care and use of equipment when training staff.
• Organizes workflow and sets productivity goals while monitoring lab turn-around time on samples submitted for testing.
• Uses both verbal and written communication in a clear, well-organized manner that effectively persuades, informs and clarifies ideas, information and lab techniques/procedures to staff and across departments.
• Practices ethical standards of integrity, honesty and fairness.
• Monitors and maintains laboratory-related documentation, equipment, retains and supplies necessary for conducting efficient, safe, cost-effective and hygienic laboratory operation.
• Maintains compliance with policies, procedures and record-keeping necessary to meet standards of accreditations and regulatory agencies.
• Acts as the back up for the Quality & Food Safety Manager and assumes these duties during any absences.
• Follow and hold others accountable for following all company Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Workplace Safety:

• Co mpletes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.
• Participates in mandatory safety trainings and adheres to all safety policies
• Required to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuries

Quality & Food Safety:

• Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.
• Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements
• Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined. Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies
• Required to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the BRC system.

Position Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or Food Science, and 2 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience OR equivalent experience in a lab within a leadership capacity
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 Accreditation preferred
• Combination of Plant and Office environment
• Frequent exposure to elements such as odor, noise, heat, cold, dust & chemicals

The Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.