Quality Assurance Supervisor

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• Schedule: Day Shift
• Work Location: 611 E. Marceau St., St. Louis MO 63111
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.
• Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $73k -$109k Annually with additional bonus potential
• Roles & Responsibilities:
• Food Safety: Must comply with all GMPs, SQF requirements, and other Food Safety related items as deemed necessary by the company;
• Ensure that all direct reports comply with all Company Food Safety Policies and federal regulations.
• Must be able to maintenance compliance with all Plant Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulation in accordance with Company Best Practices, Policies, and required government regulations.
• Ensure that all direct reports also comply with all Safety requirements in accordance with Company Policies and Government regulations.
• Provides input in department and program development; fosters Continuous Improvement and team environment; facility advocate for Food Safety and Quality; monitor and implement policies, programs, rules and regulations for compliance.
• Trouble shoots and problem solves as needed.
• Assesses QA programs’ efficacy; coordinates and administers QA programs and work flow.
• Investigates consumer/customer complaints and develops response and corrective actions
• Supervise hourly Associates and Team Leaders/Coordinators to ensure that an efficient and effective workflow is created on a day to day basis.
• Oversees QA lead/lab tech daily functions as well as develops the work schedule for all technicians.
• In the absence of the Quality Supervisor, the Quality Manager or Quality Lead covers for his/her responsibilities.
• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs.
• Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science or related field preferred.
• Proficient and effective use of communication and Microsoft Office.
• Manufacturing and Food Industry Experience preferred.
• Food Processing related certification is a plus.
• Must be highly organized and work well under pressure. Must be able to work independently, as well as under supervision.
• Must be able to work effectively with others, have good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Must be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness.
• Is cross functional in all areas of department, trouble shoot and corrects issues.
• Works with facility leadership and Corporate FS&Q to execute the plants required FS&Q employee training program.
• Develop team member skill sets by conducting evaluations and recommending development opportunities by continuing education, seminars, trade shows and other methods.
• Must be a strong advocate of compliance, an experienced trainer, and an accomplished supervisor of technical resources with a proven record in building and motivating successful FS&Q efforts.
• Required in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and their interpretation such as Current Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, Risked-based Preventative Controls, Stability Guidelines, Sanitation practices and Sanitary Design as it relates to food manufacturing.
• Must possess sound reasoning ability, analytical, and creative skills to investigate problems in order to recommend and implement solutions.
• Efficient computer skills; strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint are required. Familiarity with wed-based programs is preferred including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically Excel, Power Point and Access) along with SAP, Infinity-QS and Tracegains.
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