QA Supervisor

Aunt Kitty's Foods, Vineland, NJ is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor. This position is responsible to ensure production of safe and wholesome food products while meeting all Company and regulatory requirements. The job functions include:

• Supervises and is responsible for all activities of the quality inspectors, technicians and coordinators including the examination of raw ingredients, process controls, laboratory controls, plant sanitation and housekeeping, product samples, etc.
• Coordinates the sampling and grading of products to ensure they meet all specifications as issued by Corporate and its customers.
• Performs special assignments such as product specifications for purchased items, sample requests, etc. as directed the QA Manager.
• Arranges for and works with the USDA Inspectors on product certification and coordinates with the QA Manager to correct failures when identified.
• Responsible for working as a cross functional team at the canning plant to ensure the implementation of food safety, legality and quality policies and procedures within the scope of the job responsibilities such as but not limited to: GMPs HACCP/preventative controls, food safety, product quality, food security, FDA and USDA guidelines and requirements, pre-requisite programs, quality systems, etc..
• Ensures compliance with all Corporate and Plant SOPs.
• Investigates customer complaints when directed.
• Develops and maintains necessary reports and records as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the QA Manager.

The qualified candidate must possess a BS degree in Food Science or equivalent experience in a related field, good communication skills (both verbal and written), the ability to make sound decisions and proven ability to solve problems quickly, knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques, prior experience in food manufacturing preferably in quality or technical service, PCQI and HACCP, and previous supervisory or lead experience.