1st Shift FSQA Supervisor

Job Responsibilities

• Support the FSQA department in ensuring raw materials and packaged products meet GLC and customer specifications
• Develop, implement, review, and maintain programs supporting food safety fundamentals in collaboration with the plant FSQA Manager
• Facilitate the effective implementation and maintenance of quality audit programs including SQF, Identity preserved, and customer-specific audits
• Facilitate investigations and support corrective and preventive actions related to food safety and quality programs
• Coordinate and respond to customer concerns regarding food safety and product quality
• Communicate with cross-functional plant teams on FSQA projects, audit results, and corrective actions
• Facilitate and support training of all organization personnel to drive competency in executing functions affecting product legality, safety, and customer specifications
• Communicate with plant and corporate FSQA on supplier concerns to resolve and mitigate problems
• Facilitate internal audits of all plant areas for food safety and GMP compliance
• Support sanitation programs to drive plant cleanliness and adequate documentation
• Function as direct supervisor of hourly FSQA team members and evaluate their performance for continuous improvement
• Observe and evaluate laboratory and operational processes to drive continuous improvement on issues relating to food safety and quality programs
• Coverage of FSQA mock exercises such as Mock Trace/Recall and Mock Intruder
• Facilitate and support product sampling and shelf life product retention program
• Motivate and lead by example

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field, or commensurate experience
• 2 years of Quality supervision experience or more
• 2 years of lab experience or more
• In-depth understanding of chemical and physical processes relating to cheese and packaging quality
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience
• Ability to administer a proactive management approach
• Ability to provide leadership, support, communication, and direction to lab technicians, as well as other personnel
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, and problem solve beyond the routine issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to work in the US without corporate sponsorship

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with thermal processing and/or industrial pasteurization
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Related Science Degree
• SAP experience
• SQF certified
• PCQI Certified
• HACCP Certification

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F
• Work is performed in a lab setting