QA Supervisor

Imagine.working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.

We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

SUMMARY

Supervise hourly associates working in the Quality Assurance department and assure company standards by implementing and maintaining the quality management system.

This position will be a 12-hour shift Friday - Monday 4:00 am - 3:30 pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Supervise and direct QA associates in performing job duties.
• Enforce, develop, and maintain safe working practices for all QA associates.
• Develop and train QA associates in their respective work areas.
• Provide guidance and input on career development.
• Counsel production associates on job performance and implement or make recommendations on disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Conduct performance reviews and other periodic performance feedback.
• Responsible for making recommendations on hiring, managing, disciplining, compensating, and terminating associates.
• Adhere and enforce SKFG policies and procedures.
• Schedule associates and maintain both manual and electronic records
• First Shift: Provide daily pre-op and shift oversite; Second Shift: Provide shift and production-to-sanitation transition oversite
• Serve as USDA liaison
• Develop, collect, review, sign-off, log, file, and follow-up on quality management system paperwork; communicate findings
• Maintain both manual and electronic hold, disposition, and NC records
• Ensure instrument calibration
• Order supplies and maintain par levels
• Coordinate activities and/or corrective action with production, sanitation, maintenance, warehouse, and/or shipping and receiving
• Must be able to perform all QA Coordinator, QA Lead, and QA Technician duties and any other duties of direct reports as necessary.
• Microbiological oversight of environmental and finished good sampling
• Inbound inspection and testing
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Food Business, or Microbiology; or four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalence combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

• HACCP
• SQF or GFSI experience helpful

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Good working knowledge in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook.

• Ability to operate standard lab equipment.
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, every changing environment.
• Ability to meet the scheduling needs of the business.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

BENEFITS:

SK Food Group provides competitive salaries and a wide variety of benefits including programs that provide for your health and welfare, help you prepare for retirement and truly enable you to balance your work and family life.

Established in 1943, the SK Food Group is a leader in the food manufacturing and wholesale food sales industry. We produce a complete line of products for many different market segments including retail, convenience stores, vending and the transportation industry. In addition, we pride ourselves on the sub-contract manufacturing and private labeling capabilities our company offers to customers throughout the United States. Please visit http://www.skfoodgroup.com for more information.