Kitchen Quality Assurance Supervisor

Accurate Personnel; Ruther Glen (VA); On-site; USD 47,500 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor in Ruther Glen, VA, to oversee Quality Assurance procedures in food manufacturing operations. This full-time, mid-senior level role includes ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and training staff. Candidates should have experience in food QA, HACCP and Food Defense certifications, alongside strong computer skills. A positive work environment with potential overtime is provided.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Food QA.
• HACCP certification required.
• Food Defense Certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Kitchen QA team during processing.
• Help train associates in kitchen policies and procedures.
• Conduct internal audits of kitchen operations.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to manage and lead a diverse workforce

Education

College Degree in Food Science/ Microbiology or similar

HACCP certification

Food Defense Certification

Tools

MS Office

Excel

WMS system

SAP

Job description

Job Purpose

The Quality Assurance Supervisor is part of the Quality Assurance team. The Kitchen QA Supervisor will maintain and supervise Quality Assurance procedures in Food manufacturing operations of Ready to Eat Products. Kitchen QA Supervisor will help oversee applications of the comprehensive quality and food safety programs as well as being point of contact for any regulatory inspections.

Location

Ruther Glen, VA

Salary

47,500 - 52,000

Schedule

1st shift- must be available weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Kitchen QA team during processing, which verifies GMP’s, HACCP, Risk Based Preventive Controls, Allergen Control and SSOP’s.
• Help train associates in kitchen policies, departmental procedures and duties.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Customers minimum vendor requirements of Food Safety, Strict Personal Hygiene, Product Specifications throughout the entire Kitchen and verifying proper completion of required, Kitchen QA documentation.
• Assist in researching and updating state Food Code Regulations and maintaining Public Health Inspection Reports.
• Reports: Kitchen QA Technicians, Sanitation Lead
• Regular interaction with: Kitchen & Cheese Production Supervisors, Kitchen and Cheese Production Supervisors, National QA Manager as well as Kitchens/QA GM, Cheese GM, National Kitchen Manager, R&D Supervisor.
• Assure that Minimum Vendor GMP and Food Safety Requirements are met.
• Conduct internal audits of kitchen operations and maintain 3rd party audit preparedness.
• Conducts timely investigations of all customer store complaints.
• Point of contact for all regulatory agencies, including but not limited to FDA, USDA, State, County and City Health inspectors.

Education and/or Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in Food QA
• HACCP certification
• Food Defense Certification
• College Degree in Food Science/ Microbiology or similar

Computer Skills

• Strong computer skills required; with knowledge in MS Office, Excel and WMS system literacy
• SAP
• WMS/Gold system literacy

Reasoning Ability

Must be able to interact with all levels of management and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to manage and lead a diverse workforce.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to work in spaces with 72 inches of headroom.
• This is a refrigerated working environment with inside controlled temperatures of 32F – 36F degrees Fahrenheit and inside ambient temperatures (including heat and cold)
• Requires tolerance of standing posture up to 2 hours, over an 8-hour shift
• Occasionally work overtime, evenings, or weekends in order to complete work.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industry(s)

Staffing and Recruiting