Quality Assurance/Sanitation Supervisor

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