Food Safety & Quality Supervisor

About the role

At E.A. Sween, we are seeking a reliable, quality-focused team member with excellent attention to detail who actively seeks opportunities to improve processes for greater efficiency without compromising product quality. This position requires a positive, "can-do" attitude that inspires and motivates others.

Responsibilities

• Food Safety & Quality: Ensure company and customer specifications for food safety and quality are met. Assist production team with solving food safety and quality issues in all production areas. Complete food safety and quality sign-offs in Redzone compliance system. Maintain and update food safety and quality datasheets in Redzone. Responsible for training of Quality team members in essential duties. Assist in maintaining CAPA process; assign internal CAPA requests and verifies completion. Work closely with other departments to provide guidance and support in development of new policies and procedures to ensure food safety and quality standards are being met. Monitor GMP’s in all production areas to ensure food safety and quality products. Ensure corrective actions are implemented when infractions occur. Maintain SQF program, including verification and validation activities to remain compliant to SQF standards. Supports other food safety and production functions as needed. Back up for Quality Lead and Auditor positions, as well as other micro back up duties as needed. Manage raw material and purchased goods auditing program. Support Supplier CAR (Corrective Action Request) program as appropriate. Review customer complaints, investigate, and respond as appropriate. Collaborate with Sr Plant Quality Manager to establish quality KPI’s.
• Regulatory: Participate in SQF, FDA, Military and Customer audits as requested. Execute assigned food safety, quality and continuous improvement activities to support SQF Code, regulatory, and customer requirements. Professionally represent EA Sween to suppliers, industry and government professionals including but not limited to FDA, USDA, MDA, Military and SQF Auditors.
• Team Development: Responsible for building an effective Quality team. Responsibilities include hiring, feedback, recognition and performance management. Develop and maintain accurate job descriptions and performance standards for direct reports. Ensure direct reports have the proper education and training to meet the requirements of their position. Provide coaching and any disciplinary action as needed. Assist each direct report with development of their personal professional goals. Provide leadership support to the Food Safety & Quality department in the absence of the Sr Plant Quality Manager. Support and demonstrate the EA Sween spirit and values.
• Safety: Works safely and wears appropriate PPE and attire. Complete mandatory EA Sween Company training sessions; attend external training sessions as needed. Report hazardous conditions to the Sr Plant Quality Manager. Cooperate with all aspects of the safety program at EA Sween Company. Perform all activities in accordance with company safety policies.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Food Science or related degree field or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of Quality Control experience in the food industry.
• Minimum of 2 years Management/Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of SQF, USDA FDA requirements.
• Experience implementing HACCP principles and FSMA rules including preventive controls.
• SPC (Statistical Process Control) and data analyses skills.
• Personal computer skills (Microsoft Word & Excel, Network).
• Attention to precision and detail.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to interact with all divisions and levels of employees.
• Possess problem solving strengths.
• Able to work independently.

Preferred

• HACCP, SQF and PCQI certificates or ability to obtain within 3 months of employment.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work with materials associated with microbiological analyses.
• Able to occasionally lift & carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to remain continuously on feet for up to 10 hours a day.
• Able to work in cool temperatures (40-50 degrees) as needed to monitor the production area.
• Able to work for short periods of time in a freezer (-10 to 10 degrees) to gather samples.
• Able to have good finger dexterity.
• Able to work under pressure yet maintain accuracy/precision.
• Able to handle confidential information.
• Able to handle multiple projects; able to prioritize effectively.
• Able to maintain and extend a positive attitude to the work environment; able to accept and provide negative feedback in an effective manner.
• Able to handle interruptions to work-in-progress.
• Highly motivated and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

How You’ll Find Success

• Value People Most of All: Show respect & care, embrace diversity, and empower others.
• Commit to Safety Everyday: See something say something do something, practice safe behavior, and celebrate safety success.
• Invest in Our Company to Thrive: Share ideas to improve, learn & grow, and embrace change.
• Think Before Doing And Act Decisively: Make thoughtful decisions, work together to find solutions, and do what’s right.
• Welcome Constructive Straight Talk: Be honest and respectful even when difficult, be open to ideas and feedback, and ask questions to understand.
• Serve Up Exceptional Experiences: Provide value to customers, take pride in your work, and help others to be successful.
• Enjoy What You Do!: Have a positive attitude, Live the Spirit of E.A. Sween, and celebrate success.