VCQ Supervisor

Pacific Seafood; Wrangell (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Product purchase program

Job summary

Pacific Seafood in Wrangell is seeking a Value Creation and Quality Supervisor to support maintaining and improving product quality. The role involves implementing HACCP programs, conducting audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. The position requires knowledge of HACCP, GFSI, SSOP and COOL Act. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years related experience and/or training.
• Be available nights and weekends as needed.
• Previous quality assurance experience in the food industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement HACCP programs and maintain HACCP records.
• Conduct internal and external audits to ensure standards are met.
• Assist on food safety and quality training program.
• Identify and report on critical quality defects in production.

Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

Knowledge of HACCP

Knowledge of GFSI

Knowledge of SSOP

Knowledge of COOL Act

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family‑owned, excellence‑driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Department: Key Staff

Location: Wrangell

Overview

The Value Creation and Quality Supervisor at Pacific Seafood is a key role on our Value Creation and Quality team supporting efforts to maintain and improve the quality of our products. This position involves maintaining regulatory compliance and implementing process improvements and is ideal for someone who is analytical, adaptable, and organized.

Responsibilities

• Documentation and Compliance:
  • Implement HACCP programs and maintain HACCP records for all products received, processed, and packed/repacked at the facility.
  • Implement GMP and SSOP to meet regulatory requirements and customer expectations.
  • Implement GFSI and Sustainability/Chain of Custody standards to meet audit requirements.
  • Interact with Regulatory Agencies and third‑party auditors; monitor scheduled audits.
  • Perform internal and external audits and inspections to ensure all standards and requirements are met.
  • Implement environmental and product microbiological testing.
  • Implement equipment calibrations and testing for process controls.
  • Conduct product tracking and traceability.
  • Provide support on customer complaints.
  • Responsible for achievement of department goals and objectives.
  • Assist in all plant quality activities.
  • Prepare and submit reports as required.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and consistently look for opportunities for improvement.
• Quality Assurance and Improvement:
  • Assist on the food safety and quality training program.
  • Identify, investigate, and report on critical quality defects on production processes and products.
  • Document quality checks of product through the entire process.
  • Conduct line‑level problem analysis.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

Education and Experience

• Required:
  • Minimum of three years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Be available nights and weekends as needed.
  • Knowledge of HACCP, GFSI, SSOP and COOL Act.
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Previous quality assurance experience in the food industry.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work, walking and standing are required only occasionally.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Close visual acuity to perform tasks such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Repetitive motion: Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Office, as well as warehouse environment.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Plant exposure to wet, cold, and/or humid temperatures.
• Standard office equipment and heavy machinery.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short‑term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) retirement plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
• Paid time off for all regular full‑time team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time.
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to team members and immediate family members.
• Product purchase program.

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.