Quality Assurance Supervisor

Employnet, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Employnet, Inc. is seeking a reliable Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead the QA department, maintain the quality management system, and ensure company standards are met in a fast-paced environment in Reno, NV.

You will supervise QA associates, enforce safe working practices, and drive training and performance feedback while coordinating with production, sanitation, maintenance, and warehouse teams. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related science or six years of related experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, food science, food business, or microbiology, or six years of related experience.
• HACCP or GFSI experience helpful.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to operate standard lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct QA associates in performing job duties.
• Enforce, develop, and maintain safe working practices for all QA associates.
• Develop and train QA associates in their respective work areas.
• Counsel production associates on job performance and disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Coordinate with production, sanitation, maintenance, warehouse, and shipping/receiving.
• Oversee microbiological oversight of environmental and finished good sampling.
• Serve as USDA liaison.
• Maintain hold, disposition, and NC records.
• Order supplies and maintain par levels.

Skills

Lab supervision

Microsoft Office

Quality control

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biology/Food Science/Microbiology

6 years related experience (equivalent)

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Position SummaryEmploynet is seeking a reliable and dependent Quality Assurance Supervisor to supervise the Quality Assurance department and assure company standards by implementing and maintaining the quality management system.Job Responsibilities Supervise and direct QA associates in performing job duties.Enforce, develop, and maintain safe working practices for all QA associates.Develop and train QA associates in their respective work areas.Provide guidance and input on career development.Counsel production associates on job performance and implement or make recommendations on disciplinary actions as necessary.?Conduct performance reviews and other periodic performance feedback.Responsible for making recommendations on hiring, managing, disciplining, compensating, and terminating associates.Adhere and enforce SKG policies and proceduresServe as USDA liaisonDevelop, collect, review, sign-off, log, file, and follow-up on quality management system paperworkMaintain both manual and electronic hold, disposition, and NC recordsOrder supplies and maintain par levelsCoordinate activities and/or corrective action with production, sanitation, maintenance, warehouse, and/or shipping and receivingMicrobiological oversight of environmental and finished good sampling SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position is primarily responsible for directly supervising associates in the Quality Assurance department.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree in chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Food Business, or Microbiology; or six years of related experience and/or training; or equivalence combination of education and experience.Certificates, Licenses and RegistrationsHACCPSOF or GFSi experience helpfulRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesGood working knowledge in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook.Ability to operate standard lab equipment.Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, every changing environment.Ability to meet the scheduling needs of the business.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Effective problem-solving skills.Working Conditions / Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear, and use both arms, hands, and finger to reach, handle, or feel. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.Required TrainingThis position requires training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Training is also required on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.SQFAssociate will follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements; will support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems, and will be accountable to SKFG's Food Safety and Quality PrinciplesShift Available:Day ShiftMonday-Friday4:00am-1:00pmSalary Range$87,751 - $104,689Dependent on experienceMust be able to pass a Background CheckFor immediate consideration call or email us [e-mail]#EmploynetJobsReno