Quality Assurance - Quality Control Supervisor

The Quality Assurance /Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for supporting the quality assurance function of the entire company. This position includes a combination of supervision and active participation in the tasks necessary to ensure that Tribe Mediterranean Foods, Inc manufactures safe and consistent products of the highest quality and that all products are in compliance with government specs and company standards.

The individual in this position is in a leadership role and is expected to adhere to Tribe Mediterranean Foods, Inc standards of Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Loyalty, Caring, and Commitment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Reports to the Quality Assurance/Quality control Manager.
• Supervises Quality Control technicians and Sanitation crew.
• Helps QA/QC Manager in the development, coordination, and supervision of the QA/QC programs such as Food Safety, HACCP, GMPs, Food defense, Pre-requisite programs, etc.
• Supervises HACCP Program, is part of the HACCP team. Helps in the implementation, documenting and monitoring this system with the help of a cross-departmental team and QA/QC Manager.
• Monitors, verifies and documents SOPs related to product quality standards, food safety, and sanitation.
• Supervises the production of consistent quality products  through the development and enforcement of excellent manufacturing practices, and procedures.
• Helps in communicating product safety and quality standards to company personnel.
• Gives support in coordinating all quality and food safety-related activities including process and testing.
• Monitors the production environment to identify areas where quality or safety procedures can be implemented or improved.
• Communicates to management manufacturing processes and compliance with standards deviations.
• Supervises that all QC instruments are up to date and calibrated. (Water meters, scales, thermometers, metal detectors, gas analyzers)
• Works with suppliers regarding ingredients specifications and quality.
• Helps in kosher supervision.
• Assists in the development of new products.
• Helps in all audits – internal and external.
• Monitors  appropriate controls, sample plans, hold/release system, code rotation, processing controls, and other production systems where problems might exist.
• Supervises final product microbiological, chemical and sensory sampling.
• Controls further processing or shipment of nonconforming material or defective product.
• Helps in training, coaching, mentoring, empowering and developing team members. This includes coordinating team involvement activities to drive “continuous quality improvement” processes.
• Conducts relevant training and education on food safety.
• Trains employees in quality systems and procedures.
• Maintains, update and improve Quality Manuals and HACCP Plan.
• Follows up customer complaints and works together with management to reduce complaints.
• Assesses the performance of sanitation crew. 

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• BS in Food Science, Microbiology, or any Bachelors degree with appropriate QA experience.
• 2-3 years previous QA experience in the food production industry.
• Food Sensory evaluation experience and skills.
• Knowledge of FDA, GMP, SOP, HACCP, ISO, sanitation, chemical safety, pest control, food allergens plus Kosher Requirements.
• HACCP certified.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Assertive, high-energy person.
• Strong leadership skills and communication skill.
• Excellent planning skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Team-focused mentality.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent record keeping/documentation skills.
• High sense of urgency and ability to achieve priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities to meet company demands.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

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