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Latitude 36 Foods, Llc

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor

Latitude 36 Foods, Llc, Corona, California, us, 92878


Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor

Job Category:

Quality ControlRequisition Number:

FOODS001682Posted:

October 11, 2024Employment Type:

Full-TimeLocation

Corona, CA 92881, USADescription

Shift:

2nd ShiftSalary Range:

$89,220.00 - $95,220.00 per yearPosition Summary:

We are seeking a FSQA Supervisor to join our team! Under the direction of the FSQA Manager, the FSQA Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the work performed by the FSQA technicians, managing the FSQA Hold Program, reviewing FSQA documentation, assisting in line checks when needed, and managing the files of FSQA documents. The FSQA Supervisor will provide leadership and assist the FSQA team in maintaining the FSQA systems in place and making suggestions for continuous improvement to all facility processes.Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or associate degree in food science or related field is preferred.2-3 years of Food Safety Quality Assurance experience within the food industry is preferred.HACCP and SQF certifications are preferred.FDA and/or USDA experience is preferred.Desired Qualifications

Ability and willingness to follow Standard Operating Procedures.Ability to receive written and verbal directions.Ability to understand general work processes.Bi-lingual (English and Spanish a plus).Responsibilities

As a Co-Practitioner, assist with the implementation, verification, and validation of the SQF program.Cover food safety and quality responsibilities in the absence of the FSQA Manager.The FSQA Supervisor is the designated SQF Practitioner backup.Coordinate FSQA Department scheduling to ensure adequate coverage.Oversee line checks performed by FSQA technicians.Review FSQA and FSQA-related production documents for completeness.Participate in Mock and Customer-requested Trace Recall Drills.Oversee Environmental Sampling Program including collection of swabs, review of results, corrective actions, and trends.Supervise job-specific FSQA Standard Operating Procedure training, documentation, and effectiveness.Assist the FSQA Manager in maintaining Department metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.Assign coverage and responsibility for food safety and quality to the FSQA Manager during absence.Organize and participate in GMP Inspections and monthly Internal Facility Audits.Submit organic Individual Product Profiles (IPP’s) to organic certifier to maintain current System Plan Summary (SPS).Prepare FSQA related investigation summary in preparation for Aged Inventory meetings.Work with Purchasing, Inventory Control, and Warehouse personnel to ensure DMR follow-up is occurring.Investigate any Discrepant Material Review issues that are not resolved in a timely manner.Perform incoming raw material evaluation and related documentation.Ensure proper records are maintained verifying allergen clean-ups have taken place.Ensure all finished product specifications are current and communicate the information to the FSQA techs.Assist FSQA Manager with timecard review and management.Perform other duties as assigned that improve the efficiency of the above processes and procedures.Maintain the FSQA Office in an organized and professional manner.Perform additional duties as requested by the FSQA Manager and/or VP.Physical Requirements/Environment

Operate in a manufacturing environment, some of which may require hearing protection.Stand for long periods of time and take frequent walks throughout the plant interior and exterior.Latitude 36 Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take great pride in our diverse and talented workforce. We are looking for diversity in candidates for employment. We recognize that our continued success depends largely on the collective strengths of our associates.

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