What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Supervisor-DICP position at Wells Enterprises?
Job Description
The Quality Supervisor is responsible for monitoring production and coordinating the activities of Laboratory Technicians and operations personnel involved in inspecting materials and ensuring that they meet the quality standards specified by the company.
Qualifications
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, other duties may be assigned by your supervisor, as dictated by business necessity.
EDUCATION Bachelors degree in Food Science,Microbiology,Business Administration,Education,Technology, or Communications. Equivalent (year for year) experience with food or nutritional products manufacturing/retail firms in manufacturing or quality programs may be substituted for degree level.
EXPERIENCE Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience, preferably within a quality assurance/control role, in a medical product, food or nutritional product manufacturing or retail setting. Previous experience in an FDA/USDA regulated industry. Process Controls Qualified Individual(PCQI), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HCCCP) and Safe Quality Foods(SQF) certification required. If not acquired prior to accepting the position, must attain PCQI,HACCP and SQF certification within one year in role. Familiarity with food/nutritional product legislation Manufacturing Equipment Qualification, Project Management, and (FDA & USDA 21CFR & 7 CFR or even 9 CFR) -a plus.
SPECIFICATIONS * Knowledge - Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing equipment, systems and tools, as well as, productivity principles and practices. Familiarity with Food Hygiene,basic Food Microbiology,Food Organoleptic Assessment,Production Processes,Batch Process Documentation,Quality tools,Material flow and management.Knowledgeable in the areas of safe work practices and GMPs Previous experience with effective labor planning and scheduling and procedure writing. * Skills - Demonstrated leadership skills (creating effective teams,driving change,managing accountability) Strong problem solving and decision-making skills Good attention to detail and ability to prepare and give written and oral instructions. Multi-project/multi-tasking capability. Proficient skill in using Microsoft Office software (Excel,Outlook,Word,PowerPoint,etc) Demonstrated ability in Fundamental math skills * Abilities - Ability to establish strong relationships all at levels of the organization. Ability to understand the overall business operation and the impact of decisions, performance and behavior Ability to effectively listen, offer solutions and resolve concerns/issues Ability to work in a collaborative environment. Ability to establish and shift priorities as needed. Ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks and to work under time constraints to meet deadlines. Ability to translate theory into practical applications.
SUPERVISORY SCOPE * Reports to Quality Assurance Manager * Direct Reports - Yes * Indirect Reports - NA FINANCIAL SCOPE Give the anticipated budget the position will manage, and/or any revenue generation expectations for which the position will be responsible. - Responsible for performing within budgeted costs and obtaining specific continuous improvement savings. Execution of job tasks is essential for helping to assure food safety and food quality and prevent the manufacture of adulterated or misbranded products as a result of the availability in the plant(s) of incorrect manufacturing and control information and potentially causing a re-call. Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis
LOCATION: Dunkirk, NY
The base pay range for this position is $76,701.97 to $107,382.76 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.
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About Us
Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods.
Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures its signature brand Blue Bunny®, lower-calorie Halo Top®, the iconic Bomb Pop®, and Blue Ribbon Classics®.
Wells employs nearly 4,000 ice cream aficionados across the country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, where Wells has made Le Mars the “Ice Cream Capital of the World” as the largest manufacturer of ice cream in one location. Wells operates two manufacturing plants in Le Mars, Iowa, a manufacturing plant in Dunkirk, New York, and a manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.
What We Offer
At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.
The Quality Supervisor is responsible for monitoring production and coordinating the activities of Laboratory Technicians and operations personnel involved in inspecting materials and ensuring that they meet the quality standards specified by the company.
- Schedules and maintains QC Technician weekly work schedule. Train employees in SOPs and ensure training effectiveness Train Lab group in safety topics, testing procedures and quality procedures
- Monitors QA final acceptance, product Hold and Materials review. Performs GMP audits of processing areas and writes report of findings. Documents and enforces HACCP, GMPs and SSOPs, SOPs. Perform Raw Material inspections, place on hold if necessary and submit a Supplier Non-Conformance Report. Prepares product samples for microbiological testing, helps to interpret results, corrective actions and resolutions with management staff. Performs pre-op and in-operational inspections including testing with ATP swabs and Allergen swabbing.
- Performs monthly air monitoring testing for facility's freezers. Determines check weigher settings for customer specific product. Maintains daily Net Content Lot Reports and weekly tare variability reports.
- Assist Quality Manager in data collections for monthly KPI reports, such as monthly audits, holds, environmental and microbiological testing, Customer Complaints, Product Cuttings, Process Controls and Employee Training.
- Works with sanitation to ensure that the facility is maintained in a satisfactory manner. Conducts annual Sanitation Validation and reports results to Management.
- Conducts annual validations of pre-requisite programs including, Metal Detection, Allergen and Scanner. Maintains supporting documents for the Validations: Allergen Matrix, Major Allergen Declarations and the Calibration Log.
- Verifies incoming ingredient COAs and Incoming Inspection Reports. Maintains Finished Product, Raw Material, Packaging, Vendor and Glass and Brittle Plastic Registries. Inspects facility's glass and plastic monthly.
- Support internal and external audits of the QMS and integrated quality systems. Interacts with State, Local and Third-Party Auditors when plant audits are scheduled.
- Assist Management Staff in special projects or other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, other duties may be assigned by your supervisor, as dictated by business necessity.
EDUCATION Bachelors degree in Food Science,Microbiology,Business Administration,Education,Technology, or Communications. Equivalent (year for year) experience with food or nutritional products manufacturing/retail firms in manufacturing or quality programs may be substituted for degree level.
EXPERIENCE Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience, preferably within a quality assurance/control role, in a medical product, food or nutritional product manufacturing or retail setting. Previous experience in an FDA/USDA regulated industry. Process Controls Qualified Individual(PCQI), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HCCCP) and Safe Quality Foods(SQF) certification required. If not acquired prior to accepting the position, must attain PCQI,HACCP and SQF certification within one year in role. Familiarity with food/nutritional product legislation Manufacturing Equipment Qualification, Project Management, and (FDA & USDA 21CFR & 7 CFR or even 9 CFR) -a plus.
SPECIFICATIONS * Knowledge - Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing equipment, systems and tools, as well as, productivity principles and practices. Familiarity with Food Hygiene,basic Food Microbiology,Food Organoleptic Assessment,Production Processes,Batch Process Documentation,Quality tools,Material flow and management.Knowledgeable in the areas of safe work practices and GMPs Previous experience with effective labor planning and scheduling and procedure writing. * Skills - Demonstrated leadership skills (creating effective teams,driving change,managing accountability) Strong problem solving and decision-making skills Good attention to detail and ability to prepare and give written and oral instructions. Multi-project/multi-tasking capability. Proficient skill in using Microsoft Office software (Excel,Outlook,Word,PowerPoint,etc) Demonstrated ability in Fundamental math skills * Abilities - Ability to establish strong relationships all at levels of the organization. Ability to understand the overall business operation and the impact of decisions, performance and behavior Ability to effectively listen, offer solutions and resolve concerns/issues Ability to work in a collaborative environment. Ability to establish and shift priorities as needed. Ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks and to work under time constraints to meet deadlines. Ability to translate theory into practical applications.
SUPERVISORY SCOPE * Reports to Quality Assurance Manager * Direct Reports - Yes * Indirect Reports - NA FINANCIAL SCOPE Give the anticipated budget the position will manage, and/or any revenue generation expectations for which the position will be responsible. - Responsible for performing within budgeted costs and obtaining specific continuous improvement savings. Execution of job tasks is essential for helping to assure food safety and food quality and prevent the manufacture of adulterated or misbranded products as a result of the availability in the plant(s) of incorrect manufacturing and control information and potentially causing a re-call. Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis
LOCATION: Dunkirk, NY
The base pay range for this position is $76,701.97 to $107,382.76 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.
#IND-123
About Us
Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods.
Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures its signature brand Blue Bunny®, lower-calorie Halo Top®, the iconic Bomb Pop®, and Blue Ribbon Classics®.
Wells employs nearly 4,000 ice cream aficionados across the country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, where Wells has made Le Mars the “Ice Cream Capital of the World” as the largest manufacturer of ice cream in one location. Wells operates two manufacturing plants in Le Mars, Iowa, a manufacturing plant in Dunkirk, New York, and a manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.
What We Offer
At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.
Salary : $76,702 - $107,383
