Quality Supervisor, Nights

About the role

Reporting to the Manager Quality, the Supervisor Quality oversees the day-to-day quality operations including the implementation and monitoring of quality and sanitation systems to facilitate compliance with company objectives and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and ensure compliance to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE requirements.
• Understands and is proficient with Lab Data Collection Program, SAP, Food Safety and Quality Plans, Water Treatment, Batching Process, Internal Sanitation, Microbiology, Environmental Monitoring Programs, and Product Testing Requirements.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees.
• Holds some authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.
• Responsible for direct supervision of Quality employees.
• Knowledge of all aspects of applicable regulations to include AIB, SQF, State, City, Federal, Kosher, Gluten Free and customer requirements.
• Supports and maintains compliance with third-party food safety and quality certification requirements, including the implementation and continual improvement of the facility’s food safety and quality management systems.
• Develops, implements, maintains, and continuously improves the SQF System and ensures compliance with all relevant food safety and quality requirements.
• Tracks departmental KPI’s to effectively manage daily requirements to budgetary deliverables.
• Uses Lab Data Collection Programs to track, analyze, and trend data, enter new products, update specifications, and manage key metrics like product limits, hold product, employee benchmarks, and certificates of analysis.
• Maintains laboratory equipment in good working condition to include scheduling preventative maintenance and calibration requirements.
• Stocks and orders lab and sanitation supplies and consumables.
• Affirms responsibility to take action when notified or becomes aware of any Food Safety or Food Quality issue.
• Ensures a safe working environment through the development of strategies focused on accident reduction as well as energy and waste minimization.
• Backs up to Quality Manager.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP required.
• Experience using measurement tools and equipment (e.g., HPLC, densitometer, pH meters, etc) required.
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
• Ability to apply statistical methods to analyze data and identify trends.
• High level of precision and accuracy in inspection and testing processes.
• Knowledge of GFSI, GMP, FDA and other relevant standards and regulations preferred.
• Prior inspection experience in a laboratory setting.
• Written and verbal communication, analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and organizational skills.

Skills

• Leadership - Foster a culture of empowerment by building relationships based on trust, lead courageously on a day-to-day basis, and inspire growth with a clear and ambitious vision that guides the collective effort toward success.
• Time Management - Efficiently manage schedules, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing demands.
• Adaptability - Flexibility to adapt to changing production environments and requirements.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or related discipline preferred (or equivalent related experience).
• Three (3) plus years supervisory experience in quality within a high-speed beverage manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of quality systems (GMP, HACCP, SQF) – certification preferred.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days

Pay

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule

Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required.