Supervisor Quality Assurance

Del Monte Foods; Town of Plover (WI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company is seeking a Supervisor of Quality Assurance at their Plover facility. The role involves overseeing quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing personnel performance. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in food manufacturing QA. Del Monte Foods offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in food manufacturing QA, including supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of GFSI and BRC standards.
• Ability to train and empower staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing and overseeing quality assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Supervise and train production personnel to meet quality standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Mentorship abilities

Decision-making capability

Focus on results

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, biology, or related field

PCQI certification

Job description

Company and Position Information:

Del Monte Foods (DMFC) is a multi-national food company headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, with a portfolio of brands including Del Monte, Contadina, and College Inn. Our products are found in six out of ten U.S. households.

We support our employees' career growth and are committed to providing accessible, nourishing, and great-tasting food for all. We are Del Monte Foods - Growers of Good.

The salary range for this role is: $66,336.66 - $109,432.93

Responsibilities:

Position Function & Scope:

The Supervisor of Quality Assurance assists in directing, overseeing, supporting, and coordinating quality assurance and technical activities at the Plover facility. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with company policies, FSMA, and regulatory standards. The role involves staffing, training, and participating in decision-making related to production, product disposition, and personnel management. It also includes managing personnel performance and administrative actions in collaboration with HR.

Food Safety and Quality duties include HACCP, Food Safety Coordination, Quality System Oversight, sanitation, product grading, record auditing, process control, internal audits, regulatory audits, Food Defense, root cause analysis, product holds, consumer complaints, BRC systems, audits, traceability, recall, pest control, private label QA, CAPA, equipment calibration, training, and supplier performance.

Food Safety and Quality:

• Implement and review internal audits and quality systems.
• Ensure product safety and compliance with regulations and standards.
• Review and enforce quality standards and annual quality plans.

Member of Plant Leadership:

• Report to the Manager of Quality Assurance and influence plant quality and food safety culture.

Management/Supervision:

• Supervise and train hourly production and seasonal personnel to meet quality standards and goals.
• Manage personnel performance and administrative actions with HR.

Safety:

• Ensure safety rules are followed in the area of responsibility.

Del Monte Production Systems (Lean):

• Support and facilitate Lean initiatives.

Continuing Education:

• Maintain and improve supervisory, food safety, and Lean skills through ongoing education and training.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change at any time.

Leadership Behaviors:

Connect Teams, Create the Climate, Nurture the Good — fostering strategy alignment, support, accountability, problem-solving, risk-taking, empowerment, trust, empathy, and development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, biology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years in food manufacturing QA, including supervisory experience.
• PCQI certification.
• Knowledge of GFSI and BRC standards.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills for all levels.
• Leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Solution-oriented with decision-making capability.
• Ownership of policies and conduct.
• Ability to train, empower, and align staff with organizational goals.
• Focus on results, continuous improvement, and strategic alignment.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Application process requires completing and submitting an employment application reflecting the required qualifications. No sponsorship or third-party vendors accepted.