QA Supervisor / Food manufacturing / Senior Quality Assurance Supervis

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring QA Supervisor This is a Direct hire position.

Summary of Functions:
The QA department provides support for the management and continuous improvement of the Company’s SQF, FSMA, and quality/safety systems. This position is responsible for leading efforts involved in new product/process development, improvements projects, and Sanitation. This position will provide strategic direction for company-wide focused analytics and will design policies and procedures to cover all aspects of SQF System. This position also carries the responsibility to mentor team members, grow their skills & competencies for contributing to the organization. Reports to the COO of the company.

Major Duties and Responsibilities for the QA Supervisor

• Assist the company with regulatory agencies: FDA, Health department, Sanitation district, state water board, etc.
• Develop, implement, update and monitor quality and food safety programs including prerequisite programs and regulatory compliance.
• Represent the company as a SQF practitioner, HACCP coordinator, Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and recall coordinator. Provides scientific, technical and consultative support
• Responsible of the SQF, Kosher, Organic and any other additional certifications the company requires.
• Accountability of product releases. Manages the non-conformance of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Provides support and direction to achieve Food Safety and Quality goals.
• Communicates with other functions to assure product safety, quality, and processes improvements are implemented and maintained.
• Administers quality and food safety management systems that support the overall goals and objectives of the business.
• Conducts facility food safety audits as well as manages second and third-party audits. Sets and manages the internal audit program and annual review for SQF and FSMA compliance, and any other Food safety/quality audit.
• Monitors and verifies activities to ensure that all products coming into and out of the facility meet quality and food safety standards.
• Updates existing food safety procedures and documentation to assure continued compliance with changing global regulations and industry standards/best practices.
• Ensures that all company food safety and quality procedures are followed and properly documented at all times. Evaluates and reports on quality and food safety statistics.
• Ensures customer complaints are effectively resolved in a timely manner. Works with Procurement to rapidly resolve supplier issues that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Hires, trains and supervises QA/QC, janitorial and sanitation. Develops and manages QA/QC/R&D/sanitation.
• Represents the company’s interests at trade associations, industry forums, and conferences, as well as governmental meetings, as necessary.
• Approve process methods and product specifications
• Remain current, drive thought leadership, communicate and make recommendations on:
• • Changes and updates to national and international food regulations and the SQF system
  • Current scientific literature on Food Safety & Quality
  • Technological developments
• Oversee the Pathogen Environmental Monitoring Program, chemical and microbiological testing of food products and environmental samples.
• Review and prepares documentation necessary for nutrition and regulatory compliance

Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities for QA Supervisor

· Update and maintain the SQF program.

· Lead HACCP Team meetings, annual management reviews and coordinate 3rd party audits.

Qualifications for QA Supervisor

· High School or GED equivalent

· 4+ years managing a food safety program in a GFSI or SQF level 2 facility.

· Organizational skills and document control.

· Ability to review documentation with a high level of accuracy

· High level of Microsoft office skill

· Ability to work independently and function as a team member

· Ability to communicate with auditors in a professional manner

· Spanish is a plus

Physical Demands:

· Moderate physical activity with some lifting may be required.

Work Environment:

Indoor office primarily with some production and warehouse activity when required.

Organizational Relationships:

Position reports to COO. Direct reports are QA Techs, janitorial staff and sanitation staff. Backup for this position is by COO and by the CEO on high-level managerial decisions.

Company DescriptionFull service Staffing firm. Filling jobs for well established companies in the LA, and Orange County areas. Most of our jobs are temp to hire or direct hire placements. We are looking for Individuals seeking full time permanent work.

Company Description

Full service Staffing firm. Filling jobs for well established companies in the LA, and Orange County areas. Most of our jobs are temp to hire or direct hire placements. We are looking for Individuals seeking full time permanent work.