QA Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Direct Staffing Inc; Orestes (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food processing is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee product quality and compliance with specifications. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Food Science and have substantial experience in quality assurance and management. This role involves training lab technicians, auditing processes, and collaborating with production teams. Join us to ensure the highest standards of food quality and safety.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in Management/Leadership in Food Processing or Quality Assurance.
• Preferred troubleshooting capabilities for lab equipment.
• Computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise quality assurance department.
• Ensure compliance to product quality specifications.
• Audit manufacturing and sanitation policies.

Skills

Management

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Supervisory Skills

Education

4 year degree in Food Science or related field

Certifications in Food Sanitation, HAACP

Tools

Lab Equipment

Computer Software

Job description

Directing and supervising the Quality Assurance department in the implementation of policies, specifications, procedures or practice pertaining to the assurance of product quality. Due to the nature of our business, duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Productivity/Quality

Assist production/processing departments in maintaining/improving product quality and insure that the departments adhere to product specifications and manufacturing and quality related SOPs.

Assist with the disposition of product or supplies that are out of specification

Audit compliance to product quality related portions of manufacturing, warehousing, sanitation policies and procedures.

§ Responsible for monitoring, record keeping, and taking appropriate action for specified Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan and prerequisite program requirements

Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management

Develop and supervise activities of the QA Department

Training, development, and direction to lab technicians

Safety procedures

Product Analysis procedures

Ensure that product analysis reports are accurately completed in a timely manner as well as the functionality of equipment used to complete the analysis.

Participate in hiring, counseling/disciplining and reviewing employee performance as part of the management staff

Product Cuttings and Plant Visits

Assist in the coordination of product cuttings/presentations to customers

Actively participate in plant tours and audits

Responsible for monitoring, record keeping, and taking appropriate action for specified Food Safety Plan and Prerequisite Program Requirements.

This position is a backup for a QA Technician.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

4 year degree preferred in either the following or a related technical discipline: Food Science, Food Processing

Certifications not required, however, certifications in the following areas are valuable: Food Sanitation, HAACP, Better Food Processing

2 years experience - Management/Leadership in Food Processing, Quality Assurance or Sanitation environment

Computer knowledge required

Trouble-shooting capabilities for lab equipment preferred

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Skills and Certifications (bold if required)

AS or BS degree in a food science related field

Supervisory experience

Certifications not required, however, certifications in the following areas are valuable: Food Sanit

Computer knowledge required

2 years experience - Management/Leadership in Food Processing, Quality Assurance or Sanitation environment

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Direct Staffing Inc