The QA Supervisor assists the QA Manager to assure the quality, safety and wholesomeness of the products manufactured at the facility and compliance with industry regulations. The QA Supervisor manages the laboratory staff, daily laboratory functions, and product disposition.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow DFA GMPs and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory quality and sanitation requirements.

Manage operations for the plant laboratory

Directly supervise laboratory technicians, schedule hourly shifts, provide training and performance feedback.

Set up, calibrate, and trouble shoot laboratory equipment

Manage split sample testing program for auditing analytical and micro results

Review laboratory and production documents daily to assess quality of products, determine that products meet customer specifications, and approve products for release to customers.

Conduct physical and organeoleptic evaluations of products and ingredients

Manage product “Hold and Release” programs

Direct testing and analysis of special products, trials, etc. and provide effective reports to involved parties (management, vendors, customers, etc.)

Work closely with the QA Manager to maintain Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory Programs and foster knowledge and compliance within plant teams

Develop policies and procedures as needed

Develop and deliver training to employees

Maintain Pest Control program for facility and associated documentation

Participate on the Food Safety Team and generate or review related documentation as required

Participate in facility audits (internal, regulatory, customer) and assist with reports and corrective actions. Includes physical inspection of equipment, buildings, and facility grounds.

Work with plant employees on Good Manufacturing Practices, Sanitation Practices, and Safety to ensure both personnel safety and Food Safety.

Support Safe Quality Foods (SQF) programs (GFSI – Global Food Safety Initiative), obtain SQF Practioner certification

Conduct investigations into incidents and complaints, document findings, and communicate to employees and customers as appropriate

Convey company, facility, and department goals to employees

Support continuous improvement initiatives BACKUP POSITIONS: QA Supervisor will act as primary backup to QA Manager when necessary

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by

employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be

assigned as required

Education and Experience

BS or BA in related field (Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, etc.)

2 years related experience preferred (food-production laboratory, quality control or compliance)

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with other departments, regulatory agencies, customers, and consultants

Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing, and to speak in front of large groups and lead employee education classes successfully

Ability to analyze data and generate effective reports

Ability to understand food industry regulations and their impact to the organization

Effective coaching, leadership, attention to detail, and follow-through

Must like cheese

Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint)

Able to learn and use SAP transactions related to this position

Able to learn and use other software and data management systems as needed

Able to work multiple shifts, weekends, holidays

Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Licensing and Certification:

(Must have or be able to obtain within 120 days or as agreed)

HACCP/Food Safety Manager certification

SQF Practitioner certification § PCQI certification

May be required to obtain and maintain other certifications and/or licenses as needed (Appendix N CIS, Food Defense, etc.)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Frequent standing for long periods of time

Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, lifting, reaching

Occasional exposure to cold/refrigerated conditions for short periods of time (less than 30 minutes at a time)

Occasional exposure to chemicals

Occasional exposure to wet conditions

An Equal Opportunity Employer