Quality Assurance Supervisor

Company: Job Juncture
Location: Somerville
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Quality Assurance Supervisor - Food (1 st shift)

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• National snack foods manufacturer that has been in business for 108+ years has a need for a 1 st shift Quality Assurance Supervisor
  
• The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for the coordination, planning and execution of the food safety initiatives
  
• Our client offers great benefits, stability, growth potential and a great team environment.
  
• This job is open due to promotion
  
• Sponsorship and visa transfers are not accepted at this time
  
  
  Responsibilities
  
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  • The Quality Assurance Supervisor will enforce and oversee food safety regulations, policies, and procedures for a RTE/RTC food processing /packaging operation.
    
  • Enforce safety and food safety standards, policies, and programs including HACCP, SQF and GFSI, regulatory audits, food safety training programs, standard operating procedures (SOP's), product inspections, and standardization work instructions.
    
  • Develop and provide training for food safety and quality requirements
    
  • Work with manager to assist with conducting facility food safety audits and assist with managing third party audits, working with USDA and AIB inspectors
    
  • Monitor and verify activities to ensure that all products coming in and out of the facility meet food safety standards and SQF standards
    
  • Update existing food safety procedures and documentation to keep up with changing requirements
    
  • Work closely with Operations on any food safety or quality assurance issues
    
  • Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed and documented correctly at all times
    
    
    Requirements
    
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    • Bachelor's degree is preferred, ideally in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology or similar.
      
    • 2+ years manufacturing a food safety / quality assurance leadership role; must have experience leading / directing and or supervising a team of quality technicians
      
    • Food manufacturing is required; prefer experience within a USDA, Ready-to-eat (RTE) or Ready-to-cook (RTC) environment
      
    • SQF practitioner, PCQI and HACCP certified is preferred
      
    • Excellent verbal, and written communication skills
      
    • Strong organizational and administrative skills
      
    • Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, six-sigma or other continuous improvement tools
      
    • Detailed oriented, good attitude, the ability to influence others and lead/direct others through training initiatives
      
    • Computer literate in spreadsheet, and word applications; SAP experience is preferred
      
      
      

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