Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor

Job Details

Description

Ready Foods is a family-owned company. Over the years, we have grown into a medium-sized company. We have been able to do this because we have a strong company culture that promotes inclusion and respect for the dignity of all people. We are looking for a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor who shares our commitment to people. It is essential that our now Quality Assurance Supervisors is a servant leader who can lead with humility.

With over fifty years of manufacturing experience, Ready Foods is a mature, stable, and well-run business. While we are excellent at what we do, we nevertheless continually strive for perfection. Ready Foods has embraced lean manufacturing as our operating philosophy. We take inspiration from the Toyota Production System and the principles first elucidated by Shigeo Shingo and Taiichi Ohno.

The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor (FSQA Supervisor) is responsible for supervising the food safety/quality assurance programs and technicians. The Supervisor creates a safe environment aligned with Ready Foods safety values. In addition, he/she must create a team culture that is in alignment with Ready Foods’ mission, vision and strategic plans. The position is a full-time salaried position reporting directly to the Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance.

Essential Functions

Food Safety and Quality Excellence

Enforcing and monitoring all food safety and quality processes/procedures to ensure GFSI and regulatory compliance. Ensuring recipes are accurately followed and meet all customer requirements for food safety and quality.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborate and Communicate with all departments to ensure participation and escalation of concerns in daily, weekly and monthly meetings.

Program Management

Drive programs that improve current state. Role model a culture of Continuous Improvement.

Lead, Manage and Hold Accountable

Lead, manage and develop QA technicians. Follow Lean principles. Ensure successful teamwork. Demonstrate and require dedication and discipline as a servant leader. Instill a culture of meeting commitments.

Safety

Following and adhering to the Ready Foods Safety programs to ensure safe operation of equipment and maintaining a safe work environment.

Required Education/Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science
• Minimum of 5 years in Quality Assurance
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience
• Strong Organizational skills
• Demonstrates problem solving capabilities
• Experience with RedZone and Just Foods is a plus
  
  

At Ready Foods, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment helps us to innovate and achieve excellence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value every individual’s contributions. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We celebrate the rich diversity of our workforce and strive to ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered to bring their whole self to work.

What We Offer

• Inclusive Culture: We foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, heard, and respected. We encourage open dialogue and celebrate diverse perspectives.
• Equitable Opportunities: We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees to grow and advance. We regularly review our practices to ensure fairness in recruitment, development, and promotion.
• Continuous Learning: We provide ongoing training and resources to help our team members understand and contribute to our DEI goals.
  
  

We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do but also critical to our business success. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.