FSQ Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to FSQ Quality Systems.
• Monitor and address any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Supervise FSQ personnel and laboratory activities which include scheduling work assignments along with hiring, performance evaluation and termination activities.
• Conduct defined 1:1 meeting frequency with direct reports.
• Assumes the duties of the FSQ Manager in the event of absence.
• Investigate and document customer complaints to determine root cause and applicable corrective actions.
• Performs internal inspections of personnel, plant equipment and environment.
• Document and lead corrective actions regarding findings and trends.
• Maintains and monitors inventory of all FSQ related supplies including in-process and lab related items.
• Oversee the facility, customer, and regulatory food safety inspections, mock recalls, label audits, thermometer calibration, shelf-life program and other inspections/audits as required.
• Conduct all annual FSQ systems training, and any additional training needed.
• Lead or participate in an SRMP element.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in science, Associate’s Degree or two-year Technical Certificate in Food Science or a related field and two years of experience in performing similar work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Knowledge: Demonstrated skill in leading, coaching, teaching, and supervising employees. Knowledge of quality systems including but not limited to HACCP/Food Safety Plans, cGMP, and pre-requisite programs.
• Skills: Communication and interpersonal skills to interact with co-workers and managers sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Ability to perform basic computer functions including spreadsheets, word processing and email. Ability to actively participate in and lead teams. Demonstrate proficiency in microbiological and analytical methods. Ability to write standard operating procedures and reports. Demonstrate the ability to be organized, utilize time effectively, and prioritize daily activities.