Iloveorganicgirl
QA SUPERVISOR - NIGHT SHIFT
Iloveorganicgirl, Salinas, California, United States, 93911
Status:
ExemptReports to:
QA ManagerLocation:
Salinas, CADays/Shifts:
Mon-Fri; Variable Hours Second shiftPay Range:
$73K to $85KQUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISORPRIMARY PURPOSE:Initiate, implement and enforce Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs for maintaining best quality and safe food product by managing resources, quality, and food safety activities in the plant. The candidate must possess a good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and quality control systems, and basic knowledge of sanitation skills. Understands and communicates quality and food safety program and policies promptly to Management, subordinates, peers, and other managers as necessary. Possesses an ability to direct subordinates and conduct analytical practices to support quality processes and policies.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (other duties may be assigned as needed):Manage Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Program execution for Value-Added Products. Execute core principles of the program.Execute and communicate information on Food safety programs (tailgate, hands-on supervision training), manufacturing problems – not complying to quality specifications.Assist, as needed, on plant trials and new product launches.Responsible for assuring the finished product quality is consistent with specifications. Utilize the SOPs to ensure that the plant operates in accordance with good manufacturing practices and are in compliance with federal and state regulatory policies and the products are processed per organic standards.Identify food safety and process improvement ideas and raise to next level for consideration for implementation.Provide input to the development of and execute quality control processes and procedures for evaluating and receiving food components from suppliers.Help as needed to investigate customer complaint issues and implement corrective action in the plant with timely responses and solutions.Responsible for training and development of staff and plant employees to organic procedures, policies, GMPs.Manage QA and Sanitation staff in regards to time scheduling, OT management, time off scheduling, ADP management, dispute resolution, interview for open QA positions and assist in hiring decisions, safety and illness reports.Ensure that all product files are kept up to date on each product and programs.Identify workplace safety hazards and develop ideas and solutions to correct promptly.Manage daily sanitation and pest control activities.Participate in production improvement projects.Coordinate with operational plan to reduce overall customer complaints on product produced on each shift.Ability to design data collection formats, ensure data is collected accurately and design reports that are statistically sound.Other assignments to be determined.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Directly supervises QA technicians and Daytime sanitation, two crew leaders, and indirectly distribution.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:HS diploma or GED. AS degree in food science or agricultural science preferred but not required.Five (5) years of experience in food manufacturing, preferably in fresh cut produce or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Two (2) years of Supervisory responsibilities.Working knowledge of suite of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Literate in English. Bi-literate in English and Spanish preferred.Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents including SOPs, GMPs, and policies.The candidate should be able to write legibly and effectively to management.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, and volume. Statistical analysis preferred.Must be able to apply concepts of high school mathematics aptitude testing.LICENSES/CERTIFICATION:Valid driver’s license.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists is required.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Must be able to organize time, schedule, and work on simultaneous projects.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Monday – Friday with Saturdays as required, 40+ hours per week.Advanced to Intermediate level Microsoft Excel skills required.Working knowledge of Suite of Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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ExemptReports to:
QA ManagerLocation:
Salinas, CADays/Shifts:
Mon-Fri; Variable Hours Second shiftPay Range:
$73K to $85KQUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISORPRIMARY PURPOSE:Initiate, implement and enforce Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs for maintaining best quality and safe food product by managing resources, quality, and food safety activities in the plant. The candidate must possess a good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and quality control systems, and basic knowledge of sanitation skills. Understands and communicates quality and food safety program and policies promptly to Management, subordinates, peers, and other managers as necessary. Possesses an ability to direct subordinates and conduct analytical practices to support quality processes and policies.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (other duties may be assigned as needed):Manage Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Program execution for Value-Added Products. Execute core principles of the program.Execute and communicate information on Food safety programs (tailgate, hands-on supervision training), manufacturing problems – not complying to quality specifications.Assist, as needed, on plant trials and new product launches.Responsible for assuring the finished product quality is consistent with specifications. Utilize the SOPs to ensure that the plant operates in accordance with good manufacturing practices and are in compliance with federal and state regulatory policies and the products are processed per organic standards.Identify food safety and process improvement ideas and raise to next level for consideration for implementation.Provide input to the development of and execute quality control processes and procedures for evaluating and receiving food components from suppliers.Help as needed to investigate customer complaint issues and implement corrective action in the plant with timely responses and solutions.Responsible for training and development of staff and plant employees to organic procedures, policies, GMPs.Manage QA and Sanitation staff in regards to time scheduling, OT management, time off scheduling, ADP management, dispute resolution, interview for open QA positions and assist in hiring decisions, safety and illness reports.Ensure that all product files are kept up to date on each product and programs.Identify workplace safety hazards and develop ideas and solutions to correct promptly.Manage daily sanitation and pest control activities.Participate in production improvement projects.Coordinate with operational plan to reduce overall customer complaints on product produced on each shift.Ability to design data collection formats, ensure data is collected accurately and design reports that are statistically sound.Other assignments to be determined.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Directly supervises QA technicians and Daytime sanitation, two crew leaders, and indirectly distribution.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:HS diploma or GED. AS degree in food science or agricultural science preferred but not required.Five (5) years of experience in food manufacturing, preferably in fresh cut produce or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Two (2) years of Supervisory responsibilities.Working knowledge of suite of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Literate in English. Bi-literate in English and Spanish preferred.Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents including SOPs, GMPs, and policies.The candidate should be able to write legibly and effectively to management.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, and volume. Statistical analysis preferred.Must be able to apply concepts of high school mathematics aptitude testing.LICENSES/CERTIFICATION:Valid driver’s license.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists is required.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Must be able to organize time, schedule, and work on simultaneous projects.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Monday – Friday with Saturdays as required, 40+ hours per week.Advanced to Intermediate level Microsoft Excel skills required.Working knowledge of Suite of Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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