Night-Shift Quality Control Supervisor – Food Lab

Riviana Foods; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Career development

Meaningful work

Team environment

Job summary

Riviana Foods Inc. is seeking a RTS Quality Control Supervisor to lead the Quality laboratory operations in a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment, managing technicians and coordinating quality programs.

The role reports to the Quality Manager and drives compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Food Science or related field, 5 years in food QA with supervisory experience, and certifications like HACCP/SQF.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with equivalent related experience; College degree preferred (BS Food Science, Biology or Chemistry).
• 5 years’ of quality control experience in the food industry with at least one year of supervisory experience.
• Statistical analysis and better processing school in a retort operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively lead lab operational processes to ensure all products meet or exceed established quality standards
• Actively engage/train production operators and technicians to ensure Quality compliance and overall continuous improvement
• Assist management as a technical liaison between Quality and other departments
• Coordinate shipment and analysis of samples, equipment and other items as needed
• Review ingredient COA’s to insure meeting specifications, maintain approval log
• Develop, implement and maintain documentation for customer requirements such as COAs, Gluten‑free testing and other Quality related data
• Direct technicians to achieve daily production goals and provide feedback to the team
• Ensure the proper quantity, functionality, maintenance, calibration and validation of laboratory instruments and equipment
• Implement and maintain Quality data in QM module of SAP and MII Interface
• Lead or participate in the plant self‑inspection programs
• Lead Quality department in absence of Quality Manager
• Participate / lead problem solving teams, conduct root cause analysis, apply corrective / preventative actions and implement process improvements as needed
• Prepare product analysis summaries, including filing of deviation reports as needed
• Maintain documentation of raw material, packaging, and production quality holds
• Review, prepare and implement technical documents, method development, procedures and work instructions
• Supervise laboratory practices and ensure compliance with relevant procedures
• Serve as HACCP Coordinator by implementing, maintaining and ensuring compliance of HACCP and Food Safety Pre‑requisite programs

Skills

Lab leadership

Quality control

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

English communication

HACCP

SQF Practitioner

Education

BS in Food Science/Biology/Chemistry

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Riviana Foods Inc. is seeking a RTS Quality Control Supervisor to lead the Quality laboratory operations in a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment, managing technicians and coordinating quality programs.

The role reports to the Quality Manager and drives compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Food Science or related field, 5 years in food QA with supervisory experience, and certifications like HACCP/SQF.