QA Supervisor (Night Shift)

Core Power®

job purpose:

responsibilities:

• Assists with and administers the quality systems for the facility which includes the daily management of the laboratory and Quality Assurance staff.
• Aids and works towards continuously improving the administration and interpretation of quality assurance systems and policies, procedures, and documentation to subordinates and peers.
• Assists with investigations and makes recommendations as appropriate regarding issues of product quality, advice, and guidance to management in these areas, as appropriate.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and support to peers and subordinates regarding quality practices, interpretation of company quality assurance policies, problem resolution, and compliance with federal and state law.
• Assists with the development, management and implementation of a variety of quality programs to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies including the FDA and state regulations.
• Responsible for the scheduling of the laboratory staff and ensuring the laboratory staff can meet the demands of the production floor.
• Enforces the quality program to reduce or eliminate off spec product and financial losses; enforces the quality systems and programs of the company.
• Implements short- and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures for the laboratory staff and management team. Aid in evaluating the program or project effectiveness and supporting a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ensures all employees follow GMP’s and HACCP compliance by managing the interaction between departmental personnel and contractors and physical plant personnel.
• Assist the QA Manager and compliance specialist with document control and records review.
• Performs training needs analyses, as appropriate, and initiates, develops, and/or coordinates the implementation of specific training and development programs for peers and operators.
• Assist with new employee orientation and associated activities for GMP, HACCP and quality systems.
• Assists with the development of the annual operating budget.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

skills/qualifications required:

• A Bachelor's degree in a science or management related discipline or at minimum of 5 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified in a consumer package environment. Previous supervisor experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• PCQI trained individual (will provide if needed).

working conditions and physical requirements:

• 40-45 hours/sitting/standing/walking/lifting.
• Work is normally performed in an office and laboratory work environment however regular audits of the plant are expected.
• Ability to work all shifts including off shifts.
• Some physical effort required. Lifting of various shapes/size of bags up to about 50 lbs.

food safety requirements:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, enforce and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming products in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

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