Quality Assurance Supervisor

Ventura Foods; Saginaw (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Profit Sharing/401(k)

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Programs

Job summary

Ventura Foods in Saginaw, TX is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to direct day-to-day QA activities, ensure compliance with quality specs and regulatory requirements, and lead the shift QA team. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Food Science or related field, 3–5 years in a food manufacturing QA function with supervision or training experience, and strong HACCP knowledge.

This onsite position offers a salaried schedule, opportunities to implement improvements, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a food manufacturing QA function, including supervision and training.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, quality systems, and sanitation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day QA functions on the shift, including training and directing work; assess performance and resolve issues.
• Reviews HACCP and production documentation for final release of finished products; monitor QA line audits and issue COAs as needed.
• Investigates customer complaints and quality issues with QA Manager; develops corrective actions and holds as needed.
• Implements disposition of nonconforming products and guides rework or disposal with proper communications.
• Collaborates with management to develop quality improvements and trains staff on new policies and procedures.
• Reviews incoming ingredients and packaging against specifications and COAs prior to use; monitors micro and sanitation results and initiates corrective actions.
• Participates in third-party audits and facility follow-up with production management.

Skills

HACCP understanding

Quality systems

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Job description

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Quality Assurance Supervisor

Location: Saginaw, TX, US, 76131

Employment Type: Salaried
Shift: Second
Work Arrangement:Onsite

Position Summary:

Directs the day to day Quality Assurance functions within the facility to assure all products are produced within required quality specifications and regulatory requirements.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises shift QA departmental activities which includes training employees, planning and assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Reviews HACCP and production documentation for final release of finished products. Monitors QA line audits to insure compliance with established processing and quality standards. Releases product to shipping as needed. Issues Certificates of Analysis as needed.
• Coordinates with QA Manager in investigating and resolving customer complaints and/or quality and food safety issues, report findings, and develop corrective action measures.
• Initiates QA holds as needed for finished product, ingredients and packaging. Determines disposition, communicates disposition to 3rd parties responsible for carrying them out and assists in setting guidelines for proper usage as rework or disposal.
• Works regularly with other management staff in an effort to develop and maintain quality improvements in processing and finished product quality.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and training of new policies, procedures and/or programs at local site.
• Reviews incoming ingredients and packaging materials against specifications and COAs before release for use in production.
• Reviews micro results of finished products, sanitation swabs and environmental swabs, initiating corrective action as required.
• Participates in preparation and execution third-party audits. Performs audits of facility for follow up by production management.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field preferred

Minimum of3-5 years of experience in a food manufacturing QA function, including quality supervision and/or employee training experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, quality systems, and sanitation requirements for a food manufacturing facility.
• Must be able to problem solve, show a high attention to detail and be very self motivated.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provideready-to-goproduct solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s)and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used inoperations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas