Quality Control Supervisor

Job Tile: Quality Control Supervisor

Reports To: QC/QA Laboratory Manager

Department: Quality Control

Location: Tulare

Position Summary: Oversee the daily activities of the Quality Control Personnel and Productions Areas under the direction of the QC/QA Laboratory Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all assigned personnel have checked into the correct department and that all time clock procedures are followed.

• Review and approve time sheets in a timely manner.

• Prepare weekly work schedule in conjunction with production schedules. Ensure all lines are covered when employees call in.

• Monitor employee safety and report any safety concerns to the QC/QA Manager or Safety Manager.

• Prepare incident reports if necessary.

• Work with QC Manager on disciplinary actions and job performance reviews/meetings.

• Report Food Safety concerns.

• Monitor and record all new employee training and do continues training related to the quality assurance department including SOP’s.

• Monitor and record the Hold and Release product daily.

• Monitor and record the FM daily.

• Monitor all CCP activities, deviations and non-conformances related to CCP. If non-conformances on CCP’s, deviation reports must be completed daily.

• Monitor all records related to quality assurance, ensure all orders are completed and properly stored.

• Communicate any issues or non-conformances with production shift supervisor and QC Manager.

• Monitor inline quality to ensure specifications are being met as per work order.

• Report any non-conforming product to production supervisor on shift and to QC Manager.

• In case of line contamination, call the QC manager to receive instructions as to corrective action. Ensure and verify all corrective action has been completed before releasing the line to production.

• Conduct root causes for department non-conformances due to audits and inspections. All root causes must be approved by the department manager.

• Conduct Food Safety trainings.

• Supervise QC technicians throughout the facility this includes raw, RTE, and by-products areas.

• Ensure all assigned personnel wear the required PPE for the assigned task.

• Assist the second shift QA team with any issues that may arise.

• Document errors and issues for investigation and corrective actions.

• Keep track and maintain inventory of all supplies related to the quality control department such as supplies, tags, paper, bags, ink, buckets, pens, etc.

• Write POs for any supplies needed for the quality control department and request proper approval.

• Assist with harvest quality issues and year-round raw production of both hullers.

• Assist with guiding the quality team after hours when needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Interviews and trains new employees.

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.

• Provides constructive and timely performance feedback.

• Reviews and approved timecards properly.

• Partners with safety to promote a positive safety culture

• Partners with Human Resources to train, develop, and discipline employees in accordance with company policy.

Skill and Ability Requirements:

• Knowledge of quality defects, HACCP, CCPs, PCs, GMPs, Food Safety, Employee Safety, Food Fraud & Food Defense

• Skilled in Microsoft Office, Nutware, ATP Hygiena Equipment, Atago Salt Meter, Aqua Moisture Meter (MCPC), MB35/25 Moisture Over

• Ability to communicate and work with team members on a daily basis.

• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Ability to travel within a 95-mile radius (Lost Hills & Firebaugh)

• Ability to communicate in a professional manner.

• Ability to multitask.

• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Qualifications and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• 1 year of experience in related field/ Food Safety education is a plus.

• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.

• HACCP Certification or trainings.

• Food Defense Certification or trainings.

• Food Fraud trainings.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000