MANUFACTURING QUALITY SUPERVISOR I- Weekend Night Shift 12 hours

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Captures and documents investigations as necessary.
• Oversees and monitors the day-to-day operation of assigned areas including workflow, work in process, job assignments, rotations, etc.
• Implements quality and process improvement initiatives in conjunction with quality and operations personnel.
• Develops, recommends, and implements systems, processes, activities to improve inspection and sampling productivity on all shifts.
• Ensures the availability of adequate materials and supplies necessary to conduct sampling and inspections.
• Conducts current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and on-the-job training of MQ personnel and operations personnel where applicable.
• Assists with customer complaint investigations.
• Conducts internal audits for cGMP compliance as needed.
• Performs inspections, as necessary.
• Conducts root cause analysis (RCA) on manufacturing holds/deviations.
• Provides long-term preventative action measures for manufacturing deviations / holds.
• Aids Packaging and Processing departments with troubleshooting and resolving daily issues.
• Coordinates the implementation of rework with production personnel and tracks the status of lots that are on HINV status.
• Tracks deviations and holds and ensures timely completion.
• Reviews and updates departmental standard operating procedures to assure cGMP compliance.

Safety Responsibility Statement

• Supports a culture of safe production and exhibits safe work practices.
• Participates in safety activities and adheres to policies, procedures, SOP’s, safe work practices, and safety policies and procedures (SPP).
• Reports ALL workplace incidents to manager immediately.
• Communicates concerns to manager, reports hazards, and provides input on prevention.
• Properly uses, wears, and stores Personal Protective Equipment when required.
• Participates on safety teams and/or completes safety-related activities as part of regular job responsibilities.
• Responsible for safe work performance in area.
• Ensures the completion of job safety analyses, safety inspections and employee training.
• Acts as primary communicator of safe work practices and information to department.
• Facilitates employees’ participation in the safety activity card program and on safety teams.
• Completes incident investigation reports and submits them to manager by end of shift on which the incident is reported.
• Conducts safety contacts and documents corrective and preventative actions.
• Enforces company policies, procedures, SOP’s, SPP’s and safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in a science field and at least 2 years related experience OR minimum five years quality related experience OR an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Prior lead experience required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in quality processes, inspection, and GMP environment preferred.
• Previous dietary supplement industry experience preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with Word and Excel required.
• General understanding of quality concepts involved in food and dietary supplement manufacturing and the ability to relate these concepts to any problems that arise.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing including 5S and Lean Practices helpful.