QA Supervisor Jobs in Ohio

Job Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor Company: Coca Cola Company Location: Columbus, OH Description: Provides day-to-day supervision of quality technicians and of thequalitylaboratory operations. Generally reports to QA Manager in moderate andlargerplants. Oversees the testing of products and ingredients to ensure theymeetspecifications. Ensures that necessary adjustments are made to productbatchesand other processes when out of normal operating conditions areexperienced.Ensures that quality records are complete and maintained according toCompanystandards. Identifies and implements improvement opportunities. Function Specific Activities:Find solutions for distressed and problem batches in order to minimizelosses.Purchase laboratory supplies to maintain proper level of inventory.This includes discussing needs with scientists, screening vendors,placing orders, etc.Interpret data from routine and non-routine analyses in order tovalidate that ingredients/materials meet specifications and approve forshipment to Company plants.Prepare beverages and conduct analytical tests and taste or odor testsaccording to sensory guidelines, including qualifying taste panelists.Evaluate operations policies, procedures, systems or strategies (e.g.,products, equipment, packages, materials) against The Coca-Cola QualitySystem standards.Manage documentation and records in order to ensure that they arecomplete, current, secure and easily retrievable. This may includedesigning, organizing or maintaining technical or regulatory records(e.g., paper formula files) and reports.Train and support department or the field on computer or database usage(e.g., Formula Management System, SOAP, PRISM, SAP, GPATS, MSDS).Delegate work assignments and tasks to appropriate individuals,providing sufficient direction so desired business outcomes can beachieved.Organize workflow and task schedules to maximize laboratory efficiency(e.g., prioritize sample analysis, assign tasks, preventativemaintenance).Determine training needs, develop tools and communication aids, orprovide training to Company, supplier and bottler personnel to ensurethat the appropriate level of knowledge is transferred to the field toassist with the effective implementation of each quality initiative.Education:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experienceRelated Work Experience:At least 3 yearsCore Competencies:Drives Innovative Business Improvements:  Develops new insights into solutionsthat result in organizational improvements; promotes a work environment thatfosters creative thinking, innovation and rational risk-taking.Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities: Seeks to meet critical objectiveswhile considering the impact of those decisions and activities on the abilityto achieve long-term goals.Delivers Results: Focuses on the critical few objectives that add the mostvalue and channels own and others' energy to consistently deliver results thatmeet or exceed expectations.Imports and Exports Good Ideas:  Relentlessly seeks, shares and adopts ideasand best practices in and outside the Company and embraces change introduced byothers.Develops and Inspires Others:  Builds and maintains relationships thatmotivate, guide, and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goalaccomplishments.  Develops self and others to improve performance in currentrole and to prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coachingto enhance performance.Lives the Values: Demonstrates the values of The Coca-Cola Company throughwords, actions, and by example; fosters an environment that reflects the valuesof the company.Technical Skills:Laboratory/Analytical Instrumentation: Knowledge of instrumentaltheory, mechanical construction and operation, maintenance requirementsand ability to operate, modify and repair laboratory instruments.Process Management: Knowledge of process definition, flow charting andprocess management techniques. Includes knowledge of scale-up frombench to commercialization and process/formula ingredient interactions.Ability to establish and define processes, interrelationships, keycontrols, and to continuously monitor and improve processes tofacilitate the efficient and effective execution of businessactivities.Advanced Analytical Chemistry: Expert ability to integrate analyticalchemistry techniques (e.g., GC, GC/MS and MS) and to apply the mostappropriate techniques to a broad range of problems.Advanced Microbiology: Ability to understand and interpret advancedmicrobiological studies as they apply to food and water safety. Abilityto understand diseases caused by food and water contamination anddesign strategies to address issues related to these diseases. Includesawareness of new pathogens that may affect company products and theability to propose and introduce new assays.Laboratory Safety and Environmental Protection: The ability andwillingness to apply HAZMAT policies, HAZWOPER policies, environmentalpolicies, OSHA policies and the chemical hygiene plan. This includesthe safe handling of chemicals and glassware, the use of personalprotective equipment and Company safety rules.Sensitive Beverages: Knowledge of and ability to apply sensitivebeverage processing techniques (e.g., sanitation, pasteurization,microbiological testing).

Job Title: LBB Quality Assurance Supervisor Company: Shearer's Foods Location: Massillon, OH Description: Quality Assurance Supervisor, Midnight Shift Directly supervises Quality Control Technicians in the Quality Control Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Description Conducts salt, moisture, fatty acid and oil analysis as well as net weight checks to ensure meet quality standards defined by Shearer's Foods, Inc. and large private labels.    Prepares reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities.    Oversees shift PIT testing and reporting    Coordinates sample preparation and shipping to Brewster and Frito Lay Quality Teams.    Oversees and monitors Lab Technicians, communicates quality concerns to management and works with others to resolve these concerns.    Reviews all purchased products or components and provides input to the decision of whether to accept the product.     Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with company policies and procedures.    Develops new approaches to solving problems that are identified during quality assurance activities.    Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements to management.    Prepares and presents technical and program information to team members and management.    Directs technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities.    Participates in quality focused teams to reduce overall consumer complaints.    Participates in weekly AIB walk through and provides quality expertise.    Coordinates quality coverage with each shift during employee vacations.    Maintains quality hold database. Other duties as assigned.Essential RequirementsFour-year degree in food science, science or business majors with significant college level math and science courses. 1 year of practical experience in a related field within the food industry. Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization, and leadership skills. Excellent analytical and quantitative skills. Ability to work a varied schedule, including midnight shift and weekends. Ability to perform the essential physical functions of this position, which include prolonged periods of walking, standing, lifting, and maneuvering through a regulated manufacturing environment. Click Here To Apply

Job Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor - 3rd Shift Company: Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH Location: Bedford, OH Description: Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Quality Assurance Supervisor to join our Quality Assurance - Auditing department located at our Bedford, OH facility. As a Quality Assurance Supervisor, you will be responsible for the supervision, scheduling, and monitoring of all the Quality Assurance Personnel and related production activities. The incumbent supervises all work processes of the Quality Assurance personnel, schedules their assignments, reviews all reports and records for content and accuracy, and assists with production activities if needed. The Supervisor consults with the QA Inspectors about the problems encountered in their job related functions and provide the necessary tools and information to help them perform their assignments.  Coordinates the processing of all Deviation Reports and Hold/Release notices issued from manufactured drug products.  Assists in obtaining the necessary information or documentation needed to close any investigation of an abnormality or deviation. Responsible for reviewing daily audit reports of auxiliary areas and compiling information in an Access database.  Responsible for writing and reviewing SOPs pertaining to the Quality Assurance Department.  The Supervisor compiles all the data for the Product Annual Review Report that is processed on a yearly basis.  Assists with customer inspections or audits on an "as-needed" basis. During the absence of the Manager of Quality Assurance, the Supervisor performs all duties as assigned by the Manager of Quality Assurance. Required to assist in customer audits as needed. Responsible for anywhere between 2-11 QA personnel. The Supervisor monitors all work processes, reviews all reports and documentation submitted by them, schedules their daily activities, and assigns miscellaneous duties as required.  Consults and advises employees as to job function.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor Company: Company Confidential Location: Hartville, OH Description: Injection Molding Business in Canton, OH area has an immediate opening for a Quality Assurance Supervisor.  This position offers a tremendous opportunity for a take-charge person who is committed to following quality procedures. ·         The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years hands-on metrology experience in a Quality Control environment and should be familiar with all standard measuring equipment, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerencing and basic PC skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.  ·         Previous experience in utilizing SPC tools such as control charts, pareto charts, histograms, and calculation of Cpk values, and Gage R & R is also preferred.·         A clear understanding of aesthetic maladies, draft angles and basic terminology of the injection molding process is required. Prior Experience in supervising, training and directing quality personnel is required.  The successful candidate will have a minimum of an Associates Degree or comparable work experience.  Position reports to Quality Assurance Manager.  ASQC certification, ISO 9000 knowledge and background are preferred.   Our company offers a competitive salary and benefits program.  Qualified candidates should submit resume and salary requirements to:                        Quality Assurance Manager                        Register to View

Job Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor Company: Campbell Soup Company Location: Willard, OH Description: Take the opportunity to work with one of America's best-loved and well-recognized brand icons. With annual sales exceeding $1 billion, eight manufacturing facilities across the country, and 5,000 employees committed to excellence, Pepperidge Farm® makes careers rise like fresh bread in a hot oven.We are the nation's quality and good-taste leader in premium baked goods, from crunchy Goldfish® crackers to decadent Milano cookies, from savory Swirl breads to zesty Texas Toast. General SummarySupervises the Willard plant documentation systems, which includes the control of quality systems documents (policies, procedures, work instructions, recordkeeping) and formulas (Optiva, SAP and floor formulas). Manages the plant internal audit/inspection and corrective/preventive action programs. Support commercialization process for new products from special batch phase through initial production. Oversees ingredient, packaging and finished product traceability and mock recall programs. Manages product and environmental testing program. Investigates plant nonconforming product incidents and consumer complaints, conducting root cause analysis and leading corrective action efforts. Coordinates HACCP and food quality risk assessments and scheduled reviews. Develops strategic applications for plant data collection system. Provides food safety and quality training and awareness to plant employees. Principal Accountabilities1. 30% Manage documentation critical to quality systems, compliance and formulations. 2. 25% Manage internal and external audit/inspection and corrective/preventive action programs. 3. 20% Lead commercialization process for new products. 4. 10% Oversee traceability/mock recall program and food defense team.5. 15% Lead food safety continuous improvement efforts (complaint reduction, program reassessments, data collection system, training) Job Complexity• Manage Pepperidge Farm QA documentation including creating new documents, revising existing documents, determining training needs, overseeing the approval and distribution processes, maintaining document control database and coordinating document reviews. Manage review, storage and archiving of quality records. Fulfill requests for data and reports (ex. Corporate, environmental). • Manage product formulas by creating/revising plant floor formulas, ensuring alignment with approved Optiva formulas. SAP Power User responsible for creating, activating and maintaining BOMs, calculating cases per batch information, ingredient shelf life monitoring, and creating batch assignments. Schedule and coordinate audits to ensure formula system integrity.• Lead plant internal quality audit and monthly AIB inspection programs. Create and coordinate schedule, coordinate training, qualification and calibration of auditors, develop checklists, generate reports and follow-through with corrective action assignees to ensure CARs are completed, effectiveness is verified and audits are closed. Participate in programs as an auditor/inspector. Provide insights through external audits/inspections of other facilities. • Oversee quality aspects of special batches and new product launches by complying with PF commercialization process. Includes conducting food safety/quality risk assessments, participation in planning/execution and securing required samples and data.• Champions plant traceability systems and mock recall exercises for ingredients, packaging and finished product. Executes plant-scheduled and Corporate-initiated trace exercises, including requests for mock recalls at the third-party DC level. • Manage plant testing program by performing sampling and testing, reporting results, analyzing for trends and coordinating corrective action. Responsible for validation of sampling and test methods. Includes finished product, ingredient and environmental testing. • Lead investigations of in-plant quality incidents (foreign material, nonconforming product) and consumer complaints, identifying root causes and facilitating corrective action with plant teams. Uses Envision software to access consumer complaint data and generate reports to communicate trends and facilitate action plans. • Function as HACCP/CTS team member responsible for conducting risk assessments and organizing program reassessments for continuous improvement. • Identify opportunities and design plans for use of electronic data collection systems, anticipating future applications.• Learn QA Manager responsibilities and function as back-up. Cross-train in other QA tasks to function as back-up to QA team members. Job Specifications• Minimum education required: BS Degree 4 yrs. • Education desired: Science or related field• Years of relevant experience: 3-5 years• Knowledge, skills and abilities required: • Experience in the food industry plant environment with an understanding of manufacturing processes• Practical knowledge and application of food safety principles (ex. HACCP, GMPs, AIB, food microbiology)• Practical knowledge and application of quality systems• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership abilities• Strong verbal and written communication skills• Effective abilities in organizing and deductive thinking• Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office software, able to master other software• Knowledge of SAP preferred• Proficient knowledge of SPC• Able to communicate at any organizational level• Effective presentation skills• Promotes engagement & diversity• Must be willing to re-locate for future opportunities.• Certified Quality auditorWorking ConditionsUp to 15 % travelCAMPBELL SOUP COMPANYwww.campbellsoup.comCampbell Valuing People, People Valuing CampbellCampbell Soup Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer State/Province : Ohio City : Willard Relocation Approved : Yes