Quality Assurance Supervisor Job in Cleveland 44805, Ohio US
CANDIDATES MUST HAVE FOOD MANUFACTURING QUALITY ASSURANCE EXPERIENCE!
JOB SUMMARY
QA Supervisor of the second shift (2-11pm or 2pm-12am) is responsible for managing quality systems in the day-to-day plant setting.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Schedules Quality Technicians and other support for all business units as needed. Verifies performance of quality technicians (conformance to routine, understandings and effectiveness, corrective action communication).
- Assures Quality conformance to specifications and expectations for all products and processes. Follows up with management on all exceptions and corrective actions. Communicates quality programs and specifications to quality team.
- Disposition of held goods (raw, finished and in process) including communication and execution of sampling plans.
- Execute Safe Quality Foods (SQF) programs at the front line/shop floor level
- Works with sensory teams to assure that program is operating in accordance with expectations.
- Develops/trains quality team members and hourly personnel in quality awareness, food safety and other related areas.
- Monitors SQF program effectiveness and conformance.
- Performs plant sanitation and food safety audits according to program, including with visitors from our customer food manufacturing companies, the Food and Drug Administration or the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture.
- Collects Quality scoring (QI) data and constructs regular reporting per program.
- Works with customers on quality initiatives for products, programs and processes as directed.
- Works with R D team on new product and product improvement initiatives. Coordinates collection and shipment of samples and data as requested.
- Reviews raw material quality information for conformance to standards.
- Monitors pest control documentation and assist with program maintenance.
- May perform other duties as required.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day quality and food safety initiatives. This position oversees all quality technicians. Authority includes communication and appropriate policy and programs, identification of quality opportunities, corrective action initiatives and follow-up.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree, in food science or a related field, and 1 year experience minimum, depending on quality of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field, food science, biology, microbiology, etc.
- HACCP Certified
- SQF Certified (or GFSI equivalent – GMAC, BRC, etc.)
SALARY
$55,000-$65,000 base salary, plus 10% performance incentive. Full benefits plan, 401K, insurance, etc.
Some relocation will be offered.
PERSONALITY TRAITS DESIRED
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with effective communication, planning and engagement with the team. The QA supervisor must be able to work with groups and engage with the needed resources where possible. Honesty, trust and transparency will go a long way with the QA team.
MANAGEMENT STYLE DESIRED
Analytical Assertive (Organized, factual, aware of consequences, practical and innovative, values structure standards). Supportive (Goal focused, team player, provides great customer service). Must be capable of delivering and receiving feedback from his peers and management as well.
COMPANY CULTURE
Great atmosphere to work in. People are passionate about the brand and are eager for positive change.