QA Supervisor

Job Description

Quality Supervisor - Colby, WI

General Requirements

• Follow time and attendance guidelines in accordance with the employee handbook.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment to successfully manage the Quality Management System (QMS). 
• Accept and follow directions.
• Develop positive working relationships with quality related suppliers and service providers.
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and able to multi-task.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Intermediate computer knowledge and skills.
• Capable of accurately operating a scale and various machinery safely using basic controls.

Occasi 1-40% of shift  Regularly = 41-60% of shift  Frequently = 60-90% of shift  C 90-100% of shift

Quality Control Requirements

• Appreciation for cleanliness and sanitation, keeping work area clean and organized.
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and enforce them with colleagues.
• Complete understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and its importance.
• Have a solid understanding of process cheese sauce safety requirements (FDA regulations for low-acid canned foods).
• Follow & monitor to assure all Safe Quality Food (SQF) guidelines are implemented & followed.
• Understand the sanitation program and procedures used.
• Maintain excellent personal hygiene and wear appropriate apparel for the job.

Note: Required to report food safety problems or concerns immediately to a person with authority to initiate action as indicated on the organizational chart.

Safety Requirements

• Be aware of and follow up to date OSHA regulations that apply to the tasks in your job.
• Practice safe lifting techniques, bending and lifting with your legs, not your back.
• Pivot with your feed avoiding twisting at the waist.
• Be aware of your surroundings, watching for forklift traffic and trip hazards such as pallets or cords.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job you are doing.
• Maintain proper guards and safety devices when working with machinery and on catwalks.
• Never operate equipment for which you have not been properly trained or certified for.

Education/Certification

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate Degree or bachelor’s degree Preferred
• HACCP Certified
• PCQI Certification
• Better Process Cheese School

Member of following Teams

• Quality
• Crisis Management
• HACCP
• Recall
• Food Defense
• Safety
• Internal Audits

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee product quality and safety at the day-to-day plant level.
• Facilitate internal plant issues and solutions affecting the safety/quality/integrity/ security of raw materials, packaging components, finished product, equipment, and building/grounds.
• Complete review of production packets to ensure compliance with food safety.
• PCQI sign off.
• HACCP Review
• Documentation completion
• Manage Hold Process
• Daily Food Safety Log Verification
• Create and update product formulas in the X3 ERP system.
• Coordinate the set-up process.
• Create/Edit/Approve labels for production.
• Manage and oversee RedZone Platform:
• form creation and updates.
• Manage and maintain the Customer Complaint Program
• Send out weekly status update on customer complaint status
• Manage MRE Production Program
• Schedule USDA Inspectors as needed.
• Manage Scale Program including Monthly Scale Inventory
• Assist in preparation for 3rd party audits (customer, SQF, regulatory).
• Serve in a leadership role and actively participate on all teams.
• Daily plant production meeting
• Weekly Quality L10 meeting
• Perform GMP and Facility Audits.
• Respond to reports of suspicious activity related to food defense.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the Senior Quality Manager.

 

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.   ​
Hiring Manager- Jenni Eilers   ​
Recruiter- Dolla Lamba 

City

Colby

State

WI - Wisconsin

Location Country

United States