Job Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor - Food Production Industry

Reports to (title): Quality Assurance Manager    No. of Direct Reports: 5

No. of Indirect Reports:  0          Budget Scope: NA

General Description: Supervises QA team in implementation and daily execution of product specification testing, food safety and quality procedures.

•             Provides leadership across all food safety, quality programs and lab activities.

•             Review documentation from the quality lab to ensure accuracy.

•             Perform monthly chemical and expendable inventory to submit requests to QSM for ordering.

•             Write, review and implement lab safety protocols.

•             Maintain weekly microbiological sample submission program.

•             Manages sample retention and evaluation program.

•             Develops and trains staff on standards, processes and skills fundamental to food safety/quality.

Education/Experience/Capabilities Requirements

•             Previous supervisory experience in the food industry required.

•             Must have an understanding of GMP and HACCP.

•             Must have proficient computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).

•             Strong interpersonal communication and oral presentation skills.

•             Must demonstrate good leadership skills.

•             Must have good technical reading and writing skills.

•             Must have good math and analytical skills.

•             Must be dependable and prompt with strong integrity and work ethic.

•             Self-motivated, flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment; able to work well with others.

Relationships: Communication with production and maintenance personnel regarding issues or deficiencies with equipment, product, and/or personnel.