QA Supervisor

Description

Quality Programs and Compliance

• Ensure compliance of quality requirements in relation to certifications, customer, state and federal standards
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing & Laboratory practices, programs and policies
• Daily GMP audits to ensure an effective transition from sanitation to production
• Knowledge of routine checks for leakers, gas levels, temperature, weights, product moisture and product appearance and able to conduct testing when necessary
• Knowledge of line audits per product specifications and food safety checks and able to perform checks when necessary                                       
• Provide feedback to managers when quality related discrepancies, violations or other issues that occur and need to be resolved
• Investigate quality issues to identify root causes and potential solutions
• Liaison between QA technicians and production

Audit Support

• Support Quality Manager during facility visits, audits and inspections
• Retrieve documentation and records, track down needed individuals and any other information or people as requested during the audit process

Sampling and Analysis

• Perform environmental sampling using aseptic techniques, including but not limited to: clean equipment, water, in-process liquids, air and employee hand swabs
• Gather environmental samples and coordinate shipment of samples to contract laboratories for analysis
• Perform ATP swabs
• Ensure chemical concentrations are within specifications
• Conduct testing for No Burn and communicate results
• Enter data into appropriate spreadsheets

Training and Employee Education

• Engage production employees in Good Manufacturing Practices, programs and policies to educate and improve compliance
• Facilitate training sessions with employees when quality programs or policies are implemented or changed

Additional Duties

• Back up QA Project technician when not available

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Qualities and Skills Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in science or similar degree or food manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently
• Effective collaboration and influence skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) preferred
• Attention to detail; thorough and accurate in work

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

Work environment fluctuates between office, laboratory setting and food production areas.  Standing is required for 90% of work shift.  Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, squat and twist.  Must be able to occasionally lift 25-50lbs.  Temperatures range from 30°-100°F.  Personal Protective Equipment must be worn in required areas.