QA Supervisor

This position reports to the Food Safety and Quality Manager and will directly supervise employees in the QA Lab Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for coverage when the FSQM is absent The Quality Assurance Supervisor will be responsible for implementation and continuous improvement of quality programs in the facility Responsible for identifying and resolving problems, and reporting food safety/quality issues to the FSQM or management team Implements various components of quality assurance program comprised of data analysis, systems evaluation, product assessment and quality technology Directs inspection of hardware and systems audit to ensure proper application of management system procedures Responsible for raw material, in-process and finished goods quality inspection Ability to communicate written and orally in Spanish Direct and advises personnel in special test procedures to analyze components and physical properties of product materials Compiles and analyzes test information to determine operating efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions Investigates complaints on existing products and responds to vendors or customers Establish or adjust work procedures to meet testing schedules Trains lab group on safety topics, quality procedures and business updates for the month Participates in and supports corporate and plant initiatives including GMP, HACCP SQF (as a practitioner), GQMS, KMM, LIMS and others as assigned Participation and /or facilitation as identified in customer, regulatory and 3rd party audits Other duties may be assigned Qualifications Qualified experience in food science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, sensory, food packaging systems and/or food engineering 3-7 years' practical experience in Food Safety or Management of Quality or Production, or Project Management in the food industry Ability to drive continuous improvement Ability to affect change through indirect leadership Excellent written and verbal skills Organized Proficient at Word, Excel, & PowerPoint Must have strong critical thinking ability along with analytical and problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal, communication, coaching and conflict management skills Ability to travel infrequently Practical Experience Requirements Food quality systems including but not limited to SQF, HACCP, GMPs and other related prerequisites HACCP certification Writing and implementing policies and procedures