Quality Control Supervisor

Epicurean Butter; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Epicurean Butter is seeking a Quality Control Technician Supervisor to lead the QC team in a dairy processing facility in Thornton, CO. The role focuses on supervising QC technicians, ensuring product quality, and maintaining GMP and food safety standards.

You will partner with the Director of Quality Assurance to train staff, manage records, and drive continuous improvement through HACCP and SQF practices. Regular shifts are 9 AM–5 PM with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• HACCP Certification and 3+ years QC food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Trains and coaches QC technicians in accordance to outlined essential functions in QC technician job description.
• Schedules, supervises, trains, and supports QC Technicians.
• Assists QA Director with hiring, evaluating, and disciplining personnel.
• Reviews, verifies, maintains and documents SQF, HACCP and Pre-Operational/Sanitation records.
• Updates forms and SOPs as required, maintaining version history.
• Reviews on-hold materials with plant management and assists with timely dispositions.
• Assists with Food Safety/GMP quality related audit preparation.
• Responsible for QA final product and environmental sample shipment for laboratory testing and maintaining submittal documentation.
• Performs routine environmental monitoring in the manufacturing facilities with the QA Director’s guidance.
• Works with QA Director to outline quality checks and additional responsibilities for QC technicians to perform in new production areas.
• Assists QA Director in approvals and releasing product, following our positive release policies.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement, food safety, environmental and quality programs.

Skills

Writing and computer skills

Attention to detail

Comfortable correcting peers

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title

Job Title: Quality Control Technician Supervisor

Department

Department: QA

Direct Supervisor / Manager

Direct Supervisor/Manager: Director of Quality Assurance

Backup Employee

Backup Employee: Director of Quality Assurance

General Job Description

Scheduled hours for this position can vary depending on the needs of the company at the time. Shifts are generally 9 AM – 5 PM Monday through Friday with occasional overtime on Saturday and Sunday.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Trains and coaches QC technicians in accordance to outlined essential functions in QC technician job description. Works with Director of Quality Assurance to provide additional training as needed for technicians
• Schedules, supervises, trains, and supports QC Technicians
• Assists QA Director with hiring, evaluating, and disciplining personnel
• Reviews, verifies, maintains and documents SQF, HACCP and Pre-Operational/Sanitation records
• Updates forms and SOPs as required, maintaining version history
• Reviews on-hold materials with plant management and assists with timely dispositions
• Assists with Food Safety/GMP quality related audit preparation
• Responsible for QA final product and environmental sample shipment for laboratory testing and maintaining submittal documentation
• Performs routine environmental monitoring in the manufacturing facilities with the QA Director’s guidance
• Works with QA Director to outline quality checks and additional responsibilities for QC technicians to perform in new production areas.
• Assists QA Director in approvals and releasing product, following our positive release policies.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement, food safety, environmental and quality programs
• Other duties as assigned

Minor Duties

• Print labels, batch records, & misc. other items when needed
• Performs QC technician duties when needed
• Gives GMP training to new hires & refresher training as needed

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: HACCP Certification and at least 3 years QC food manufacturing experience

Key Competencies

• Writing and computer Skills
• Comfortable correcting peers
• Attention to detail

Food Safety Responsibility

Responsible for food safety: Yes