1st Shift QA Supervisor (Resume Required)

Principle Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise pre-operation examination, when applicable. Examine and verify cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and facilities

• Complete paperwork daily, including payroll, mail, inspections, etc.

• Resolve problems and issues with product and employees as they arise

• Communicate frequently with USDA inspectors regarding product, employees, safety, etc.

• Establish and maintain shelf-life requirements, finished product specifications, leaker testing, formulation weights, temperatures, and other necessary standards

• Direct, motivate, and monitor QA employees. Conduct interviews and new hire employees; evaluate performance of current employees

• Coordinate and participates in product displays for tours and other events

• Ensure compliance to HACCP plan for all products

• Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production employees

• Test new equipment for quality aspects

• Perform various other duties as needed

• Conduct sampling of finished product and raw material for bacteria

• Ensure completion of all duties of QA

Working Conditions: Work 40+ hours per week in production area. Exposed to all hazards present, including slippery floors, machinery, noise extreme temperatures variations, etc.

Requirements:

Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree; science related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of QA and production jobs, and in supervisory positions

Special Skills:

• Knowledge of multiple languages helpful. Computer and organizational skills

• Ability to make quick, informed decisions. Knowledge of anatomy and microbiology

• Supervisory and interpersonal skills; ability to handle conflict

Relationships

Internal: Frequent communication with all levels of employees and management concerning all issues relating to quality of product

External: Regular communication with USDA inspectors. Occasional communication with customers, suppliers, laboratories

EOE/Vets/Disability

Training Requirements:

• HACCP

• Safety and Health Orientation