Job Description

Description

Job Summary (Purpose):  Direct and supervise Quality Assurance Technicians in sampling and quality control procedures regarding in-process material and finished product to assure quality control and food safety standards are maintained and enhanced.

Duties & Responsibilities (Major):

1. Train and assign work of Quality Technicians.  Train and develop improvement plans for the work team.
2. Compile, issue and maintain audits, certificates, sampling reports and records. Other duties include Right the First time, hold log, self-inspections, HACCP training, records review, pre-op documentation and end of year reviews.
3. Be able to work off shifts as needed for training and Pre-op completion.
4. Analyze facts and circumstances regarding non-complying product.  Consult with and advise production supervisors as to corrective measures.
5. Make recommendations for procedures, standards, and equipment to facilitate work and to maintain product quality.
6. Maintain and/or issue discipline, company policies and procedures, good morale and harmonious relationships among subordinates and internal customers.
7. Backup to audits including BRC, customer, GFCO, Organic, Kosher and Halal, communicate with external customers as needed.
8. Make recommendations as to hiring, promotions, wage adjustments and employment terminations.
9. Perform all tests, sampling and other routine duties required of Technicians as needed.
10. Follow all food safety, legal, quality, process control policies and regulations.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience (Minimum Required):

1. Associate degree in a technical field preferred; education and experience combination will be considered.  One-year supervisory experience and 3-5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance in a manufacturing environment.
2. Bilingual preferred (English & Spanish)

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