Quality Assurance Supervisor

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

 

Position Summary

 

In addition to its 300 days of annual sunshine, breathtaking scenery, and reputation for some of the country's best brews, Denver ranks among the top 10 in Forbes’ 'Best cities for dogs 2024' list. We are honored to have a strong presence in this mile-high city, as we have been operating here since 1930. Initially focused on producing livestock feed, the plant transitioned into a pet food-only manufacturer in 1972. We take great pride in doing our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. We currently produce 260,134 tons annually of Dog Chow®, Cat Chow®, Kit n Kaboodle®, Alpo®, Beneful®, Nestlé Purina ONE Beyond®, Nestlé Purina ONE®, and Pro Plan®.

 

As a QA Supervisor on our Denver team, you’ll oversee the daily operations of the QA Labs and ingredient receiving labs to ensure compliance with Quality Standards and Nestlé Purina PetCare regulatory guidelines. By supervising lab associates and quality specialists, you will promote continuous improvement across all factory management for maintaining food safety and high-quality pet food production. You will be integral to upholding the standards necessary for the manufacturing process at this location.

 

• Ensure lab safety and compliance with the chemical hygiene plan and good laboratory practices, achieving 100% participation in the Behavioral Based Safety program.
• Oversee daily QA operations to meet food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements, supervising the Bacteriology Lab and managing supplies within budget.
• Supervise QA technicians, including the HACCP coordinator and formulation specialists, ensuring effective communication and involvement in hiring and disciplinary actions.
• Act as a trained formulist, providing backup for factory formulation implementation, reviewing formulation change logs, and ensuring compliance with.
• Monitor compliance with corporate fines charts to optimize yields and manage food safety incidents and exceptional releases through daily reporting reviews.
• Lead the daily sensory panel, ensuring trained personnel document findings and provide feedback during corporate product showings.

 

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in a food environment, manufacturing, industrial facility, military, or related field
• 1+ year of leadership experience

 

The approximate pay range for this position is $77,000.00 - $111,100.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

 

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

 

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