QA Supervisor | KanPak | Arkansas , KS

Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor – Kan Pak, LLC, Arkansas City, KS

Kan Pak® in Arkansas City, KS is a global leader in developing and manufacturing beverage, yogurt and dessert solutions. Our aseptic technology allows products to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months.

We provide coffee beverages, creamers, yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages, built on state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and exceptional customer service.

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), and Retirement Plan.
• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses, and classroom development experiences.

The Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor is responsible for supervising Quality Technicians and Leads, maintaining lab equipment, scheduling employees, inventorying supplies, and ensuring all quality, legal and food safety programs are met.

• Directly supervise and schedule up to 30 Quality Technicians and Leads.
• Ensure all Quality personnel follow strict company, state and federal regulations by reviewing and clearing all Quality Records, including on‑line packaging and product checks, finished product labeling checks, raw and finished product testing, temperature checks, bulk ingredient receiving testing, milk antibiotic testing, and microbial testing.
• Responsible for Production and Laboratory calibrations and the master calibration log.
• Perform lab equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
• Coordinate sampling and reporting with Department of Agriculture.
• Track for USDA.
• Organize and delegate duties for suspect product.
• Maintain, collate and report all written records associated with record review.
• Inventory and maintain appropriate levels of Lab Supplies.
• Participate in Internal Auditing Team and represent the Lab in internal and external audits.
• Responsible for updating and creating programs to meet customer standards and Certified Body Standards.
• Perform any other duties as required.

• Minimum of five years quality control and/or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with HACCP programs.
• Knowledge of Lab Analysis methods.
• Working knowledge of FDA and PMO regulations.
• Better Process School, preferred.
• Microbiology Certification, preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field, preferred.

• Good Documentation Practices.
• GMP Compliance.
• QC Technician functions.
• Ability to obtain certifications for Better Processing Control and HACCP.
• Maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of an organization.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to solve problems as a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Flexibility to be available by phone 24/7.
• Flexibility to work any shift as needed.

Kan Pak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kan Pak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Kan Pak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.

Applicants only;
No recruiters please.

Mid-Senior level

Other

Quality Assurance

Food and Beverage Services

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