Quality Assurance Supervisor

Quality Assurance Supervisor

If you are interested in joining and contributing to a privately held 65 year organization as a Quality Assurance Leader I would like to speak with you . We are positioned and planning for double digit growth for the next 5 years. The stability and growth of our organization has proven to be a two way streetwe are successful because of our associates and in turn, our associates have contributed to a culture that is family orientated, collaborate and focuss on accountability and teamwork. We are a USDA inspected, SQF facility that provides food products for a variety of Fortune 150 companies. Our associates are not afraid to speak up! Our long term success is attributed to our talented employees that have kept us relevant in the marketplace by providing innovative products and packaging that has kept us front and center of the consumers and our customers. This entrepreneurial company values its associates and our ability to provide customer service that sets us apart in the marketplace. This opportunity is located in south central Minnesota. This growing organization is providing an opportunity to grow your skills with them and to be part of the leadership team of this organization. Can do, will do, team win positive attitude is critical! We are looking for a dynamic QA Professional to join our team!

PRIMARY ACOUNTABILITIES:

• Assures the compliance to company, customer, regulatory and consumer quality requirements
• Directs the Quality Assurance staff in the all departments and provides leadership in managing quality systems for all departments
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the companys policies and applicable laws including: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;
• Developing lab techs thru mentoring.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Manages the QA/QC department. Responsibilities include the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the department.
• Leadership skills in managing people and the department.
• Participates in the SQF program. Oversees facility compliance with customer quality programs. Assists in third party and customer audits.
• Orients employees on food safety
• Works closely with USDA inspectors
• Directs workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities and products.
• Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
• Formulate and maintain quality control objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.
• Writes audits and manages HAACCP and SSOP programs.
• Creates and implements inspection criteria and procedures
• Performs checks on the following: Scales, production lines setup, line QCs operation, ingredients, product codes, accuracy of batch sheets and inventory of USDA controlled substances.
• Provides inspection activity for product throughout production cycle.

Education, Experience, Skills:

• USDA understanding and working knowledge. Understanding of GFSI/HAACP and SQF .
• Experience in food manufacturing or related.
• Education : High School diploma, perhaps some college or technical schools. 2 year minimum in this capacity.
• Self motivatedwilling to learn, teach and provide a can do will do team attitude to their peers and to others. .
• The best candidates will have experience in SQF and USDA
• Strong leadership skills; ability and desire to mentor others.
• An individual that can set the tone for change, hold people accountable and lead a diverse workforce.
• Must possess excellent communication, organization and leadership skills. Must have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to collaborate with people at all levels in a matrix organization. Must be self-motivated and have well-developed problem-solving skills. Must demonstrate analytic and project management skills, and have experience using Outlook and Microsoft Office suite.