Description :JOB SUMMARYDirecting and supervising the Quality Assurance department in the implementation of policies, specifications, procedures or practice pertaining to the assurance of product quality. Due to the nature of our business, duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIESProductivity/Quality
Assist production/processing departments in maintaining/improving product quality and insure that the departments adhere to product specifications and manufacturing and quality related SOPs.
Assist with the disposition of product or supplies that are out of specification
Audit compliance to product quality related portions of manufacturing, warehousing, sanitation policies and procedures.
Responsible for monitoring, record keeping, and taking appropriate action for specified Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan and prerequisite program requirements
Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management
Develop and supervise activities of the QA Department
Training, development, and direction to lab technicians
Safety procedures
Product Analysis procedures
Ensure that product analysis reports are accurately completed in a timely manner as well as the functionality of equipment used to complete the analysis.
Participate in hiring, counseling/disciplining and reviewing employee performance as part of the management staff
Product Cuttings and Plant Visits
Assist in the coordination of product cuttings/presentations to customers
Actively participate in plant tours and audits
This position is a backup for a QA Technician
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
4 year degree preferred in either the following or a related technical discipline: Food Science, Food Processing
Certifications not required, however, certifications in the following areas are valuable: Food Sanitation, HAACP, Better Food Processing
2 years’ experience - Management/Leadership in Food Processing, Quality Assurance or Sanitation environment
Computer knowledge required
Trouble-shooting capabilities for lab equipment preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
Problem Solver
Analytical
Confident - able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
Good interpersonal skills
On the job training regarding HACCP Training by HACCP Coordinator
Striving
Teamwork
Order
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESDirect: 5 - 8 lab technicians during Co-Pack season, 12 - 16 lab technicians during Fresh Pack seasonIndirect: NonePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels
Standing- to complete most all tasks
Walking
Climbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment
Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox
Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels
Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment
Squatting
Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine
Twisting- to perform work activities
Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires
Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts
Available to work a flexible work schedule
Must be able to walk or stand on concrete floors, and climb ladders without difficulty or pain
Must wear appropriate safety and GMP gear in designated areas of the plant
Able to ambulate hands and fingers to operate necessary equipment with equipment and machinery for the position, telephone, computer, radio, etc.
JOB COMPETENCIES
Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust
Attitude and Commitment
Diversity
Customer Service
Company Engagement
Quality
Cost Consciousness
Personal Development
Planning/ Organizing
Delegation
Leadership
Other
Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.
Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.
