What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Safety/QA Supervisor position at Kayem Foods, Inc.?
Job Title: Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor
Kayem Foods, Inc. seeks a highly skilled Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead QA technicians in ensuring the production and distribution of safe and high-quality products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee, guide, and delegate the development, implementation, monitoring, maintenance, and improvement of quality and food safety programs.
- Work with operations leadership to assess and develop processes and methodologies to reduce product variability and improve overall product quality.
- Act as a strategic thinker to implement and improve the ongoing food safety program in collaboration with cross-functional operations teams.
- Perform random inspections of production and follow-up with technicians and operations to ensure quality and food safety standards are being maintained.
- Assist in preparing the organization for heightened regulatory and customer expectations by developing enhanced food safety and quality programs.
Requirements:
- Two-year degree in food/science-related field preferred.
- 8 years of experience in a processed meat production environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency with reading, writing, and speaking English; bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Additional Skills:
- Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills.
- Communications via email and virtual meetings.
