Quality Systems Supervisor 2nd Shift

GSF External Careers; Opelika (AL); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Golden State Foods is seeking a Quality Systems Supervisor to oversee QA Technicians and ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The role focuses on investigating non-conformances, improving production efficiency, and maintaining QA manuals and procedures across the plant.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related science field and 3–6 years of supervisory QA experience in the food industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science
• 3 to 6 years of relevant work experience with understanding of food safety and regulations and supervisory experience.

Responsabilités

• Oversees day-to-day activities of QA Technicians to ensure QA operations meet standards
• Identifies, investigates, and troubleshoots food processing problems to ensure safety and quality
• Interacts with plant personnel to provide QA and safety information and notify stakeholders of concerns
• Updates QA manuals, procedures, and techniques for compliance and efficiency
• Supervises up to 10 QA Technicians and Senior QA Technicians

Connaissances

Supervisory experience

Food safety concepts

HACCP knowledge

Quality assurance

Laboratory techniques

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Bachelor's degree in food science/chemistry/microbiology

Description du poste

Description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Quality Systems Supervisor oversees the day-to-day activities of Quality Assurance Technicians to ensure smooth QA operations and compliance with GSF, customer, and regulatory agency standards for food and packaging quality and safety.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

1. Identifies, investigates, and troubleshoots food processing problems and non-conformances to ensure compliance with product and packaging consistency, safety, and quality standards and to increase production efficiency. (25%)
2. Supervises the daily activities of assigned staff to ensure increase regulatory compliance, improve production efficiency, and ensure that QA policies and procedures are correctly implemented. (25%)
3. Interacts with plant personnel to provide QA and safety-related information and to keep GSF and customers apprised of quality and safety concerns, opportunities for preventive maintenance, techniques, and regulations. (25%)
4. Updates and maintains QA manuals, procedures, and techniques to ensure compliance with product and packaging consistency, safety, and quality standards and to increase production efficiency. (25%)
5. Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Supervises between up to 10 QA Technicians and Senior QA Technicians.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards: QA processes and procedures
• Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
• Domestic regulatory compliance
• Budget
• Cost containment
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Project/assignment standards
• Customer satisfaction
• Vendor relations
• Safety standards and procedures: food
• Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university

Experience:

3 to 6 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations and supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Food safety concepts and techniques (E)
• Food testing concepts and techniques (E)
• Quality assurance concepts and techniques (E)
• HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (J)
• Food chemistry (J)
• Food microbiology (J)
• Food processing equipment (J)
• Supervisory concepts and techniques (J)
• Employee relations concepts and generally accepted practices (J)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (J)

Skill and ability to:

• Supervise and motivate up to 10 employees in a team-based environment
• Interpret QA anomalies and irregularities and identify appropriate solutions
• Interact effectively with employees at all organizational levels
• Conduct performance evaluations of direct reports
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
• Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
• Perform a variety of food safety tests
• Work in a laboratory environment
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed

WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

• People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
• Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.

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