What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance/Sanitation Supervisor position at Green Mountain Animal LLC?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
JOB SUMMARY:
The Quality Assurance/Sanitation (QA) Supervisor will oversee the in-process activities of the quality assurance department and staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality, reliability, and sanitation in all areas of operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Monitor production work areas to manage overall product to meet all Customer, Consumers, State, FDA, USDA and quality objectives
· Regularly inspect production lines to identify and resolve any quality or sanitation issues
· Supervise inspections for sanitation effectiveness and environmental monitoring
· Supports plant sanitation (EMP) and food safety audits according to program, including visitors from our customer food manufacturing companies, the Food and Drug Administration or the State Dept
· Organize and coordinate Quality Assurance coverage to all in-process operations activities
· Train appropriate personnel in technical quality skills to support production areas
· Supports the quality department on the design of written food safety, operating procedures (SOPs) and enforce compliance with HACCP, FSMA and other regulatory requirements
· Knowledge of all phases of the manufacturing / packaging process and the quality criteria affecting each area
· Lead a team of 5 to 10 QA team members to achieve quality metrics in a manner consistent with our mission and values
· Proactively manage safety by ensuring compliance with all Federal and State regulations and internal Company policies
· Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.
· Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Access, Excel)
· Must be able to comprehend Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidance documents and apply critical thinking skills to evaluate documentation requirements
· Excellent mathematical skills
· Ability to read and interpret instructions
· Knowledge of weights and measures and the ability to compare them
· Knowledge of finished blends and raw materials preferred
· Some mechanical experience preferred
· Commitment to lifelong learning
· Strong detail orientation
· Innovative, resourceful, and solutions-oriented thought leader
· Ability to act with a sense of urgency without compromising quality
· Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with various manufacturing and staff departments at the plant, and with groups outside the plant, (other plants personnel, division Quality, vendors)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· High school diploma. Associates degree or equivalent industry experiences preferred
· 3 years’ minimum experience in supervision role working in manufacturing environment for pet, pharmaceutical, nutritional, or veterinary products
· Strong knowledge of GMPs and their application
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
· Able to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks
· Ability to work in a team setting
· Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
· Must be able to lift, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds at times
Salary : $24 - $26
