Supervisor Quality Assurance - Days

Simmons Pet Food Inc; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee QA programs, ensure compliance with customer specifications and audit requirements, and lead a plant quality team.

The role involves developing and enforcing inspection procedures, maintaining records, and coordinating staffing for inspections. The position is on-site, full-time, and salary-exempt, with responsibilities for implementing HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and other food safety programs, while driving continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 4 years related work experience with at least 1 year in a leading role.
• Knowledge of QA concepts, HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and audit requirements.
• Experience in food processing or manufacturing quality control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA programs and policies to ensure customer specifications and audits are met.
• Inspect, report, and maintain records; manage inspection procedures and frequencies.
• Lead and schedule staff to cover inspections and quality tasks.
• Assist in management of food safety programs and audits (HACCP, SSOP, GMP).
• Develop plant leadership and quality teams; communicate specifications and requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Process optimization

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science / Animal Science / Poultry Science / Microbiology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• On-site
• Quality Assurance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SUPVQ048920

Description

Purpose of the Position

Responsible for oversight and assistance on all requirements related to Quality Assurance programs and policies.Ensures the Quality Assurance department is effective at ensuring the facility is meeting customer specificationrequirements and audit requirements related to the facility and products being produced. Supports the facility in ensuringprograms and regulatory requirements are being met.

Essential Position Responsibilities - This is a Salary Exempt position.

Ensures accurate inspection and reporting of required information. Establishes and maintains inspectionprocedures and frequencies. Oversees statistical charting and inspection findings. Uses available data to aid incontinuous improvement on products and processes. Accomplishes all paperwork in accordance with established tim frames and record keeping requirements. Facilitates organization of quality related records. Demonstrates knowledge of inspection requirements and customer expectations. Schedules staff effectively to cover all required inspections and tasks.

Assists in management of food safety programs and audit requirements. Oversees implementation of HACCP, SSOP, GMP, prerequisite programs, and other audit related programs by appropriate personnel. Daily review of the records and inspections related to these programs. Demonstrates knowledge of food safety programs and regulatoryrequirements related to the programs. Facilitates organization of audit materials.

Manages people and resources to meet business goals. Manages people and resources to meet regulatory requirements and expectations. Ensures effective scheduling and spending to meet quality requirements and ensureproduct meets expectations.

Builds strong plant leadership and quality teams. Effectively communicates specifications, quality, and food safety related requirements to necessary personnel. Guides and develops cooperative relationships between plant and qualitypersonnel. Effectively manages staffing to meet business and customer needs. Ensures accurate and effective training of necessary personnel.

Manage Employees. Directs and supervises employees’ work activities and monitors work performance. Collaborateswith Human Resources to screen, interview and hire candidates. Administers disciplinary actions and recommendsperformance improvement actions in collaboration with the HR Manager. Monitors work performance and recommendscompensation decisions based on guidelines. Follows Simmons values to develop and maintain a favorable workingrelationship with all employees. Promotes a cooperative and harmonious environment in order to facilitate positiveemployee morale, productivity, and continued improvement.

Participates as a member of the Team . Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementationof team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attendsappropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g.,direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lackcohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the largerorganization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems(e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended toguide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print.Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups. Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in a manufacturingenvironment and surrounding property. May travel via car or plane to various work locations. Must be able to stoop,bend, and climb ladders to perform inspections. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hairnets, earplugs, slip resistant shoes, and any other protective equipment asneeded or required.

Travel: Minimum local travel to other work sites. Occasional travel for training.

Technical Experience: Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction required. Must be able to read and write English. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques formaximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource management, leadership technique, productionmethods, and coordination of people and resources. Must be familiar with computers and be proficient in Microsoft Officesuite.

Industry Experience: Preferred experience within a food processing organization

Minimum Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Microbiology, or related field, or 4 years related work experience with a minimum of 1 year experience in a leading role included in the 4 years related work experience.

Preferred Education: N/A

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

#ZR1

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.