POSITION: Quality Assurance Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Organized, efficient and detail oriented. Able to establish priorities yet be flexible as required.
• Understands and exercises the concept of confidentiality.
• Computer literate and proficient in the use of the software programs such as MS Office Word, Excel, and Ross ERP
• Experience working in a customer-focused and fast-paced professional environment.
• Thorough knowledge of HACCP system and USDA regulations. Expertise involving GMP and HACCP compliance activities.
• Hands-on expertise in developing Quality Systems.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related scientific major is preferred.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience in quality assurance. Must demonstrate technical ability and food safety decision-making competency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee all day-to-day Quality Assurance plant operations. Ensure that Quality Assurance tasks are completed.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with SQF Practitioner assignments, HACCP tasks and regulatory projects.
• Direct collection of samples of products from raw materials, operating lines and finished product; checks and verifies records and charts.
• Visually inspects labeling, coding and packaging of finished products and supervises the same results from technicians.
• Inform production supervisors and Quality Control Manager of out of tolerance product, material, labeling, incorrect coding or packaging.
• Assist with the approval, release, or rejection of all raw materials, finished goods, and in-process materials, ensuring they meet quality standards.
• Develop new or enhanced testing procedures. Conducts experimental analysis, evaluates results, and establishes quality assurance or testing guidelines.
• Supervise the upkeep and accuracy of standardization logs for the calibration of equipment and testing procedures.
• Prepare data and perform computer data entry to record information regarding all test results consistent with current documented procedures, written or verbal instruction from the QC manager, or company policy.
• Possesses the authority to stop, hold, divert or retain batches or finished products when test or weight check results indicate that corrective action is necessary to meet established quality or customer parameters.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HACCP and all other relevant safety procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Temperatures can be extreme (hot or cold) depending on the season and the area of work.
• Stand for long periods of time. Perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

PAY RANGE:

BENEFITS:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage.
• 9 Paid holidays, generous paid time off.
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Plan
• Employee Discount

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude any other reasonably related duties as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Hempler's is an equal opportunity employer (minorities/females/disabled/veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.