What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control / Sanitation Supervisor position at Nassau Candy?
Nassau Candy is a premier importer, manufacturer and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products.
We are currently looking for a Quality Control & Sanitation Supervisor who will be responsible for overseeing the control systems to prevent violations of state and federal regulations, internal policies, and customer expectations, while continuously evaluating the efficiency of our controls and how to improve them.
Primary Purpose: The Quality Control & Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the site’s day-to-day OTC activities comply with the relevant guidelines set forth by the FDA. This includes overseeing the cleaning and sanitization of the OTC areas, formulations, production processes, daily quality control operations, and labeling verification of lip balm and other OTC products to ensure they meet FDA standards and applicable 21 CFR Part 210, 211 cGMPs as well as internal SOPs and policy.
**This role will be in our Lanco facility in Ronkonkoma, NY and will be 100% on site
Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all manufacturing processes adhere to the FDA regulations outlined in our OTC SOPs, Work Instructions and Forms.
- Oversee the daily batching procedures, ensure accurate Batch Records are maintained.
- Conduct weekly cross functional cGMP audits to ensure adherence to regulations and standards, document, follow up and close all nonconforming findings. Document NCR, OOS and help perform RCA investigation and develop sustainable CAPA, working with cross teams.
- Maintain the Lanco QC Issues LOG > Communicate activities in production and QRB meetings for effective and positive change and improvement.
- Participate in the Quality Review Board and attend weekly (QRB) Team meetings.
- Review and verify WEEKLY inbound/outbound OTC trailer inspections.
- Review and Log Daily Master Production Records.
- Manage on-site Quality Alerts for non-conforming products/suppliers, and report issues to the corporate QC Team.
- Ensure purchased materials, packaging components, bulk and finished products fully meet with specifications and adequate supplier doc are received. Lead supplier non-conforming materials management process.
- Support production schedule and conduct additional tasks as needed.
Labeling Requirements:
- Ensure that product labeling meets FDA requirements, including proper ingredient listings and claims.
- Verify that all statements regarding uses, warnings, and directions are clear and compliant with our FP specifications.
Cleaning and Sanitization:
- Manage Master Cleaning schedule activities, records for line clearance, chemicals, etc.
- Manage cleaning supply, sanitizer, and PPE inventories needed for the site.
- Manage sites sanitors to ensure a clean and sanitary environment throughout processing areas, storage, WH, Office, buildings and yards.
- Maintain proper Chemical inventories as outlined in our SOPs. Move to Cleaning & Sanitation section.
Training Staff:
- Continual day-to-day training of production staff in current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) as outlined by the FDA.
- Continuously educate team members about potential hazards.
- Participate in annual trainings and recording of the site training matrix.
Documentation:
- Maintain all site OTC Master Production Records, Quality Control Checks and cGMP audits.
- Prepare and present documentation required for any inspections by State and Federal agencies as well as Customer and 3rd party Audits and consumer complaint investigations.
Product Development:
- Collaborate with R&D and the Supply Teams for newly created formulations.
- Conduct stability testing on new products to ensure they maintain efficacy throughout their shelf life.
Safety Protocols:
- Oversee the batching testing procedures, sample collection, lab transmittals and sample transport.
- Organoleptic Testing with acute sensory abilities to sample and records findings.
- Daily temperature and humidity monitoring and recording.
- Monitor workplace safety conditions to protect employees from exposure to hazardous substances.
Consumer Complaints:
- Promptly escalate and address any concerns raised by consumers or regulatory agencies.
- Review of consumer complaints in weekly management meetings. Communicate monthly report and KPI.
- Assess and trend consumer feedback regarding product performance and quality.
Qualifications:
- Clear understanding and working knowledge of processes associated with Quality and Sanitation for FDA OTC or FOOD facilities.
- Minimum of 2 - 4 years QA / QC experience in an OTC or Food Manufacturing environment
- Bilingual English / Spanish heavily preferred
- Solid Technical Leadership Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of analytical testing and sampling techniques.
- Superior proofreading, organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of OTC [food product] processes and critical parameters.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and thriving Long Island company!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
