QA Supervisor, 1st Shift - Lead Quality & Compliance

HP Hood LLC; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood LLC in Massachusetts seeks a QA professional to assist in planning, coordinating and directing quality assurance programs that ensure product quality and regulatory compliance across production. You will drive clear expectations, coach teams and promote effective communication between departments.

The role requires 2–5 years in dairy/food QA, an associate degree, strong analytical and organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree in Dairy/Food Science or another related curriculum preferred
• Minimum of 2-5 years quality assurance background in a dairy/food lab or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain Quality standards and procedures for production
• Support development of a culture of proactive quality
• Oversee facility sanitation programs to meet regulatory and corporate requirements
• Support facility Quality Management Systems (QMS) programs to meet regulatory and corporate requirements
• Supervise lab technicians and maintain staff work schedule
• Obtain/Maintain certifications and/or licensing for regulatory testing
• Expedite all product testing in support of plant operations and communicate non-compliance 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 CCPs/QCPs
• File regulatory reports as needed regarding milk testing and record keeping
• Assist in troubleshooting quality issues and customer complaints
• Training new employees and restraining current employees in GMPs and procedures
• Maintain/modify/create SOPs as needed
• Maintain lab records for regulatory third-party, and internal QMS audits
• Maintain SQF practitioner status
• Support SQF by coordinating the internal audit program
• Attend safety meetings, perform safety audits and actively support the safety team
• Serves 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

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Dairy/Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

HP Hood LLC in Massachusetts seeks a QA professional to assist in planning, coordinating and directing quality assurance programs that ensure product quality and regulatory compliance across production. You will drive clear expectations, coach teams and promote effective communication between departments.

The role requires 2–5 years in dairy/food QA, an associate degree, strong analytical and organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.