Plant Quality Supervisor (1st Shift)

About the role

While most companies that sell pizza have no real connection to Italy, Palermo's passion for food and family reaches all the way back to the country where pizza was born. "Papa Palermo" carried the cherished recipes to America from Sicily. Innovation is at the heart of who we are. We use an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking approach resulting in high quality products that are consistently recognized by both the industry and consumers. Our commitment to quality has made Palermo's a leader in private label frozen pizza and contract manufacturing.

Located in Milwaukee's Menomonee River Valley, Villa Palermo is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that adjoins our company headquarters. Our high-tech pizza manufacturing operations include an on-site bakery to produce best-in-class crusts, robotic packaging equipment, and a 24-hour shipping and receiving facility.

Schedule

1st shift, 6:00am–2:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Support production process by monitoring and verifying proper quality techniques are being utilized at all times according to GMP, SOP, SSO, and HACCP guidelines.
• Create, update, and validate quality documentation to align with best practices and procedures throughout production that meet USDA/FSIS and BRC requirements.
• Support quality auditor team to provide oversight on daily responsibilities and activities.
• Work on a cohesive team where you are empowered to make decisions that are supported by your quality leadership team.

Requirements

• Proven ability to operate safely by following all food and people guidelines and by leading your quality team to effectively support company policies.
• 1–3 years' experience providing quality assurance practices and procedures within the food industry.
• Organized and methodical approach to problem solving – often in time-sensitive, tight-deadline situations where policy knowledge and accuracy are critical.
• Designated lifelong learner with a strong interest in expanding your understanding of food quality and safety procedures and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills to motivate and empower your team and to ensure the whole Palermo's team succeeds.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and floating holidays
• Opportunities for leadership development and career advancement
• Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects
• 20 free pizzas per month
• A collaborative culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and innovation