FSQ Supervisor, 1st Shift

Assists with planning, coordinating and directing quality assurance program designed to ensure quality production of products consistent with established standards and staying focused on identified goals and drive results, set clear expectations for team, coach, develop and motivate team; hold employees accountable and keep team informed by ensuring effective inter and intra department communication. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm; Additional hours based on business need including some holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

Assists with planning, coordinating and directing quality assurance program designed to ensure quality production of products consistent with established standards; Set clear expectations for team, coach, develop and motivate team; Hold employees accountable and keep team informed; Establish and maintain Quality standards and procedures for production; Support development of a culture of proactive quality; Oversee facility sanitation programs to meet regulatory and corporate requirements; Support facility Quality Management Systems (QMS) programs; Supervise lab technicians and maintain staff work schedule; Obtain/Maintain certifications and/or licensing for regulatory testing; Expedite all product testing and communicate non-compliance in a timely fashion for corrective action; Review production-testing results and records for compliance; Maintain food safety/food quality plans and monitor CCPs/QCPs; File regulatory reports regarding milk testing and record keeping; Assist in troubleshooting quality issues and customer complaints; Train new employees and retrain current employees in GMPs and procedures; Maintain/modify/create SOPs as needed; Maintain lab records for regulatory third-party and internal QMS audits; Maintain SQF practitioner status; Support SQF by coordinating the internal audit program; Attend safety meetings, perform safety audits and actively support the safety team; Serve as a back-up for the QA Manager; Apply statistical process control (SPC) methodology to data analysis; Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned; Understand and follow all safety procedures and always wear proper PPE

Requirements

Minimum of 2-5 years quality assurance background in a dairy/food lab or equivalent; Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; Certification and/or license - Preventive Controls Qualified individual (PCQ certification or attainment of PCQ within 12 months of hiring); Mature leadership and team building skills; Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice to have

Minimum of an associate's degree in Dairy/Food Science or another related curriculum preferred

Benefits

Health; Dental; Vision; Wellness programs; Employee discounts; Retirement plans; Tuition reimbursement; Ongoing development; Advancement opportunities