Quality Assurance Supervisor

SunOpta Overview:
SunOpta Inc. is a leader in the plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing industries.SunOpta is focused on sustainability and specializes in the sourcing, processing, and packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products.

SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food!

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for directing and coordinating quality inspection of ingredients, and materials produced in the manufacturing processes by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates and supporting the leadership team and employees at the site.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Maintain most current product specifications making sure latest version is active in all departments.
• Incoming ingredient vendor approval and organize supplier approval questionnaires, Create, maintain, and train all documents required in the SQF auditing system including SOP's, SSOP's for the lab and production floor.
• Set up controls as needed to check lab procedures and equipment, conduct and report quarterly lab proficiency testing. Responsible for all send outs - customer samples, outside lab submittals and customer 'sample requests' responsible for accurate COA's being sent to the customer. Responsible for coordinating resampling of finished product in a timely fashion to distinguish good from reject product.
• Manage accurate reporting of all in-bound product, materials, supplies and inventories in storage.
• Maintain environmental program. Maintain lab sample retention program.
• Maintain proper maintenance of lab equipment and schedule calibrations for plant equipment related to Quality.
• Develop, maintain, and train all laboratory SOP's
• Develop best methods and drive continuous improvement and efficiencies for QA
• Manage Quality Data entry for facility operations
• Assist Quality Manager with SQF needs
• Works with management to ensure effective organizational design and that roles are correctly organized, defined, documented, and communicated to all employees.
• Ensures effective safety procedures, tools and record keeping are managed through site leadership.
• Adheres to company GMP’s (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures and all other quality processes.
• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• QA Technicians.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related degree.
• Two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior Food Company QA experience/internship.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Experience with Oracle is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Excel.
• Experience with statistical process control is beneficial.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Analytical thinking and the ability to articulate verbally and written to all levels of management are essential.
• Self-directed, assertive, and results driven
• Outstanding verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation skills.
• Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change.
• Must have a working knowledge of MS Word and MS PowerPoint.

Additional Considerations:

• The role will be located at the Allentown, PA Plant.
• Some travel may be required.
• Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.

Additional Considerations:
Approximately; 60% of work is performed in an office environment.40% of work may involve being in the agricultural or manufacturing environment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED