Quality Assurance Supervisor

Coyote Technical & Executive Sourcing

Nemaha County, KS

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JOB DETAILS

LOCATION

Nemaha County, KS

POSTED

30+ days ago

QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR

JOB PURPOSE:

The primary role of the Quality & Food Safety Supervisor is to manage the Quality and Food Safety programs and technical staff. Review the data generated during testing, assure samples are pulled and shipped as required by the company's procedure and customer requirements, test results are received and logged, and action taken when necessary. The Supervisor works with the Quality Manager to ensure the Laboratory is staffed and equipped to meet daily needs. The Supervisor assists the Quality Manager in investigations, reporting, and auditing.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Ensure proper implementation of Positive Release program.
Recommend disposition to nonconforming products
Analytical Instruments:
- Must have demonstrated lab skills: Able to operate, troubleshoot, and calibrate the NIR, Aw meter, Computrac moisture analyzer, gravity convection oven, calipers, pH meter, laboratory weigh scales, vacuum chamber for seal checks (PC), thermometers, Leco combustion analyzer, CEM analyzer, and other equipment as needed, so you have the ability to train and observe staff.
- Track NIR accuracy through outside laboratory wet chemistry results, and alert Quality Manager of significant differences
- Monitor testing supplies inventory and order from approved suppliers when needed
- Knowledge of interpreting wet chemistry results
In-Process Sampling and Testing:
- Ensure all routine tests required for both Processing and Packaging side are completed by technicians.
- Train new Quality Technicians on written Work Instructions
BusinessSystems:
- Review data collected from routine tests into IQS software
- Pull production run reports of analyses data as required by Customer Sample and Report checklist for customers
- Knowledge and proficiency in all the company's Business Systems as relates to position.
Food Safety and Sanitation:
- SQF and HACCP certified
- Proficient on cGMP requirements
- Participate as member of in-house GMP Audit teams
- Proficient with HACCP compliance
- Participate as member of the facility's HACCP/ Food Safety Team
- Monitor and train the metal detection programs
- Monitor and train product changeover, cleaning and sanitation; assist with inspections required before product startup
- Supervise Food Safety Team
- Monitor pest control program with the contracted Pest Control Operator (PCO) and initiate follow up actions as needed
- Assign & direct sanitation tasks for facility and equipment clean-up
- Direct Food Safety Technicians on the environmental sampling program.
- Train Food Safety Technicians on performing sanitation tasks.
- Monitor and order cleaning chemical inventories and lab supplies.
- Ensure the safe and effective preparation and handling of sanitization chemicals
- Monitor work zone separation compliance
Microbial Testing:
- Monitor or prepare, as needed, finished product samples for shipping
- Monitor or prepare, as needed, environmental samples for shipping
- Ensure proper sampling procedures are used for finished product and environmental samples
- Participate in weekly Environmental Micro Meetings and document corrective actions.
Regulatory Requirements:
- Ensure samples are pulled for testing as required in product specifications
- Prepare export documents as required for customer's products
- Assist Quality Manager in preparing for and assisting during customer and third part audits
Communication:
- Communicate results of testing as appropriate
- Prepare reports to customers
- Report product deviations to plant
Staffing
- Assist Quality Manager in the development and execution of programs
- Mentor Quality & Food Safety staff for your assigned shifts.
- Schedule Quality and Food Safety Technicians
- Manage daily employee activities such as time keeping, vacation, overtime, employee attendance policies, and disciplinary actions for Quality and Food Safety Team
- Provide performance feedback to employees on a regular basis including performance reviews
- Monitor accuracy of Quality technician’s work on a day to day basis, and advise Quality Manager of improvement needed or excellence to be awarded
Quality Investigations:
- Assist with investigation of Critical Quality Incidents and root cause analysis.
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required).

B.A. or B.S. degree in food science, chemistry, engineering, or related science;
Minimum of three years in human food manufacturing facility, preferred; pet food manufacturing preferred; and /or
Minimum of three years of experience in Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, or related technical experience; and / or
Minimum of two years of experience in supervising, training, hiring, and developing of personnel; and / or
Minimum of two years of experience in leading Quality Systems at a manufacturing site, contractor, or supplier;
Ability to build and lead effective teams to solve problems, make decisions, and take action within the organization;
Solid analytical skills;
Advanced technical knowledge, communication, and interpersonal skills.

No visa sponsorship (H1-B, etc.) available at this time, sorry.

About the Company

Coyote Technical & Executive Sourcing

Who Are We?

Coyote Technical is a full-service staffing and recruiting firm that provides services in temporary, contract and permanent placements. Coyote Technical can provide you with superior employment services, focusing on sourcing quality candidates with the exact education and experience you need. Phil Montoya, Director of Sourcing, has years of recruiting experience in diverse industries. His status as Top Recruiter with most successful placement is testimony to his relentless pursuit of the perfect candidate. Phil holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and worked for years in the Automotive and Aerospace Industries. Coyote Technical’s recruiting Team is equally committed to finding the talent you seek. Our years of experience enables us to intimately understand your industry, thereby we will provide you with quality and effective employment services.

Why Choose Us?

Coyote Technical aims to fill every position you list by matching the ideal candidate with the ideal position. Coyote technical has an ever-expanding internal database of more than 20,000 candidates with the skills and qualifications to match any of your hiring needs. It is our mission to ensure that every candidate be placed in a position in which they will thrive professionally.

Our fees are contingent upon finding you the perfect candidate, which means you will not pay a fee unless we are successful. In fact, we will extend a thirty (30) day guarantee. Should the candidate leave or be terminated for cause within the first thirty (30) days from the starting date the candidate will be replaced. What does this mean for you? Peace of mind in knowing that you will have an employee with the competence and enthusiasm you desire!

COMPANY SIZE

1 to 9 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

WEBSITE

http://www.coyotesourcing.com/

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