Quality Supervisor

CANPACK Group; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CANPACK Group in Olyphant, PA seeks a hands-on Quality Supervisor to oversee daily QA activities, act as plant Quality representative in absence of Quality Manager, and support ISO, HARA, and BRCGS compliance.

The role involves driving continuous improvement, incident investigations, KPI reporting, and training Quality Technicians in testing and procedures at the new facility.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical degree/certification.
• Experience administering and leading quality activities.
• Familiar with quality policies, systems, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze non-conforming data and drive corrective actions with production.
• Review daily quality records and support process control parameters.
• Lead HFI process, NCR records, and sampling activities.

Skills

Quality leadership

ISO 9001/BRCGS

Data analysis

SAP

SPC

MS Excel

Training skills

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are opening a brand-new facility in Olyphant, PA, and are looking for a hands-on individual to function in the capacity of

Quality Supervisor

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Quality Manager, this position will function as a Quality Supervisor that oversees the daily quality assurance activities of the plant and is the key environmental contact. This position acts as the plant Quality representative in the absence of the Quality Manager. The position supports ISO, HARA, and BRCGS requirements, continuous improvement activities, quality incident investigations, data collection/review/analysis, KPI Management and reporting, and any other activities as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables

• -Analyze non-conforming data according to the specifications and the sampling plan, checks not executed, and drive corrective actions as well as feedback production department promptly to close the alarms.
• -Perform daily quality records review as the third level of the continuous verification process as required. Support production on process control parameters and defect catalogue application.
• -Lead the HFI process and report to include documentation, NCR record, production accounting, disposition, rework activities, AQL or sampling.
• -Participate and assists production and provides feedback to personnel in troubleshooting and root cause identification for Customer Claims, sub-standard production, on-hold, HFI inventory, and defects in conjunction with production and other departments.
• -Maintain and develop quality function documentation such as forms, instructions, and training guides, checklists, as well as the records for BRCGS and ISO compliance in accordance with record retention policies & requirements.
• -Provide the training -maintaining records- and work instructions as required to Quality Technicians and/or MLT Operators.
• -Attain and maintain proficiency and qualification in all quality testing.
• -Support ISO and BRCGS initiatives through creation, implementation, verification, and audits of procedures and training to meet certification.
• -Assist in developing responses and correction implementation to any audit findings.
• -Establish and maintain 5S and a high level of housekeeping standards.
• -Lead Quality Technicians and/or MLT Operators including scheduling, time and attendance, policy and procedure administration, and documentation in all areas of responsibility.
• -Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• -Associate Degree or equivalent Technical School Degree/Certification or relevant experience
• -Demonstrate ability in administering and leading Quality activities
• -Experience in understanding and executing quality policies, systems, and procedures
• -Working knowledge of SPC
• -Experience with BRCGS auditing procedures is preferred
• -Experience with SAP is preferred
• -Strong written and verbal communication and training skills
• -Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• -Excellent people skills, high energy and positive cultural fit and attitude
• -Ability to solve complex problems outside of normal processes
• -Shall be fully conversant in Food Safety, GMP’s, and HARA Principle.

Physical Demands

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less F 11-25 lbs O

Push/Pull 10 lbs or less F 11-25 lbs O

Stand C

Walk C

Sit O

Manually Manipulate O

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Squat or Kneel O

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)

Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking

Sense of Touch

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines

Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment

Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Regular, Full-time

Shifts: 2x2x3 12-hour crew rotation - night shifts available