*Position Summary:*
The Senior Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the timely and effective implementation of all company policies and procedures involved in the production of quality manufactured products.
The qualified individual will maintain a positive working relationship with all other departments and Quality Technicians in an effort to meet and maintain product quality while identifying and solving problems.
*Duties and Responsibilities:*
* Supervises, trains and schedules work of Quality Technicians in the performance of quality analysis, reinforcing quality standards of raw ingredients and finished goods.
* Monitors daily analyses, tests, product holds and other lab activities
* Manages the sampling process, documentation, and release of finished goods while ensuring regulatory compliance and customer specifications are met
* Analyzes and reports on point of origination of quality discrepancies.
Works with department managers to determine cause and corrective action
* Manages communication to Managers on customer concerns and complaints and participates in communicating responses to customers as directed
* Coordinates plant sanitation program activities including pest, insect and rodent control programs, internal and third-party audits, and regulatory inspections
* Coordinates GMP, quality and HACCP training for staff
* Participates in the identification of improvements and changes to quality assurance, sanitation and food safety programs
* Purchases supplies for quality assurance, and food safety
* *QUALITY* - Responsible for maintaining quality parameters for areas of responsibility.
* *FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES*- Will follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
Will support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF Systems.
* Other duties, as assigned
*Education and Experience Required:*
* 4+ years’ work experience in food plant sanitation or quality assurance
* Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Bachelor’s Degree in food related field.
(Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.
)
* Ability to work independently and with others in a team environment
* Demonstrated organizational skills & the ability to work on multiple high priority projects
* Effective written, verbal, & interpersonal communication and negotiation skills
* Ability to strongly multi-task, organize, and prioritize
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.
00 - $70,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Relocation assistance
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Night shift
* Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus opportunities
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Troy, AL 36079: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
* ISO 9001: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person