Quality Supervisor - Decatur, IL

This is an exempt level position.

About the role

The Quality Supervisor for TVP is responsible for quality, food safety and verification of conformance to regulatory requirements in support of plant operations. This position will offer support to production in making quality decisions, investigating non-conforming product and providing oversight during process upsets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the SQF code at the facility and continuously improve the programs associated with the SQF code
• Routinely conduct GMP, Food Safety Plan / HACCP, and GFSI (SQF) compliance inspections
• Perform verification checks and assessments related to process function, sanitation, procedural practices, personnel performance, and product quality
• Track Quality KPIs and update the appropriate KPI trackers/portals/logs
• Document and implement corrective and preventative actions on quality and food safety events that may occur at the plant including customer complaints
• Interface with facility management on findings and corrective actions
• Conduct microbiological swabbing for environmental monitoring, monitor and report results
• Conduct for-cause investigations, determining root cause of issues
• Provide guidance on sanitation methodology, and cleaning tool and chemical usage
• Perform the ordering, approval, and receipt of supplies and services related to quality and sanitation
• Lead the sanitation team
• Collaborate with the pest control provider to ensure the implementation of an effective pest control program
• Conduct pre-operation inspection of equipment that has undergone maintenance and/or sanitation
• Verify food safety related calibration and preventive maintenance activities
• Assist facility management in assessing process deviations, related impact, and response
• Assist with creating standard operating procedures and work instructions with food safety implications
• Manage TVP Process Lab with the following associated responsibilities:
  • Manage lab schedule and staffing (includes conducting reviews, implementing SOPs, facilitating training for new employees and continuous improvement, participating in hiring process for new technicians)
  • 24/7 escalation of lab issues

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related Science field or 3 years prior Quality Control / Assurance experience
• SQF, or other GFSI, quality code experience preferred
• Focus on food safety and customer needs in all aspects of work
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and food safety requirements
• Good problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Working Conditions

Employees in this position working at this location are (or may be) exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds
• Lifting or carrying of weights over fifty (50) pounds is rare; employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or carrying objects that weigh more than fifty (50) pounds

Pay

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $70,400.00 and $131,300.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness: medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness: flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
• Additional Benefits Include:
  • Paid time off including paid holidays.
  • Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations.