Quality Assurance Supervisor - 12- nights (6:00pm-6:30am)

About the role

LiDestri Food and Drink has grown from our roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer to become an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food products for our national and retailer brand partners. A family-run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,000 people across three U.S. locations.

This position works on a 2-2-3 rotation of days on/off.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products meet the customer and product requirements
• Keep all work areas and equipment within SQF Standards and clean always
• Ensure all practice equipment is properly worn always
• Ensure all equipment is set up, calibrates, and functioning properly throughout shift
• Keep all equipment that is used clean, in your area always and prepared for the next run
• Perform Microbiological testing
• Perform several checks to balance batches such as: Brix, Salt, PH, Acid, and alcohol
• Use the following ingredient samples from bulk containers and perform testing on them
• Recommend adjustments be made to batches by adding or subtracting
• Monitor the Filler Machine and lines by checking the weights, codes, labeling, pasteurizer temperatures
• Verify codes very closely – ink can run dry and codes can be set wrong
• Perform visual checks and records results, weigh product on calibrated scales, obtain and bring the samples to the QC bench for testing, perform tests and record results
• Place batches or finished products on hold as required
• Oversee all technicians and quality concerns
• Investigate matters including supplier related or customer driven
• Fill in for technicians during absences
• Ensure coverage of departmental personnel with production lines
• Mock recalls per customer requirements
• Cross check analysis for QA technicians
• Actively organize and review process for continuous improvement
• Verify all holds are entered into Oracle
• Verify that all work orders pertaining to any Quality Holds have been completed and distributed to the appropriate personnel
• Create any necessary work orders based on the results of additional quality testing
• Removing and/or adjusting any Holds
• Responsible for participating in Koshers and regulatory audits
• Notify Suppliers and Vendors of any holds or FYI’s created due to their defective materials and ensuring that any defective materials are removed in a timely manner
• Investigate any Customer Complaints and complete paperwork to document the findings
• Coach, mentor and develop staff, including preparing and conducting employee performance appraisal
• Maintain employee work schedules including timecard approval, work assignments, job rotation, training, vacations and paid time off
• Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED
• 3+ Years of quality experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing with 2 years of previous supervisory experience
• Ability to work with numbers, perform calculations and possess mechanical abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, with limited supervision
• Communication skills – must work closely with all department and management levels
• Keep up with fast paced work environment and record data as required in timely manner
• Ability to use Distiller, Microscope, Microbiological Plates, Refractometer, Salt Titrator, Acid Titrator, PH Meter, various gages, torque meters, and other off equipment as required
• Previous use of handcarts and pallet jacks
• Computer experience, including Oracle and Microsoft Office

Working Conditions

The temperature in work area varies

The environment is very wet, slippery and has continuous forklift traffic

Handle and work around various moving equipment and chemicals

Frequent use of hot/cold water to perform checks and clean equipment and area

Long term standing, constantly moving around on foot, frequent bending, and constant climbing of stairs (Must go to all areas where product is located and test where testing equipment is located

Grasping and handling objects frequently

Benefits

Excellent Pay And Benefits

Great career-pathing

Professional development, including unlimited online training courses

Health insurance with premium contributions

Dental, vision, HSA

100% company paid life insurance and long-term disability

401k – with employer match

Paid time off to include- vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays

Company bonuses

And many more….