2nd Shift QA 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
• Cover 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.