Quality Control Supervisor

Overview

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Quality Control Supervisor — Full-Time Regular Management
USA - CA - BAKERSFIELD, Bakersfield, CA, US

Requisition  
• Salary Range: $30.00 To $33.00 Hourly

Location: Bakersfield, CA •
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hourly •
Employment Category: Full Time Regular •
Pay Range: $30-$33

The Quality Control Supervisor will monitor production and product quality to ensure all products meet the established specifications. The role includes development, maintenance and implementation of quality systems and food safety programs, and providing support and direction to Quality Control Leads and Technicians.

In this role you will monitor production and product quality, support the development and implementation of quality systems and food safety programs, and lead QC Leads and Technicians as needed.

Job Duties:

• Coaches and mentors Leads and Quality Control Technicians to ensure their development and understanding of current and new processes
• Address HR related matters and escalate when necessary
• Onboarding and refresher training of QC Technicians
• Train and review methodologies, SOPs, performance and techniques of QC personnel; calibrate equipment to assure accuracy and repeatability of test results
• Ensure all analytical and production check frequencies are met
• Monitor compliance to specifications, methods and procedures, GMP, HACCP and food safety programs through records review
• Conduct routine plant inspections to verify compliance to quality and food safety programs and regulatory requirements
• Provide technical support in the implementation of HACCP, food safety and regulatory programs including training and correction of deficiencies
• Handle and support investigations of customer complaints and holds for non-conformance
• Monitor quality and status of products in inventory
• Monitor CIP systems and documentation to ensure proper cleaning; validate records and compliance to established parameters
• Perform routine sanitation inspection and verify efficacy with associated equipment through visual inspection and microbiological testing
• Monitor pest control and allergen programs
• Conduct and review HACCP Plan, Food Quality Plant procedures and work instructions
• Other duties as assigned

Additional

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to organize, supervise and direct a diverse workforce
• Goal oriented and results driven
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong technical and organizational skills with a high sense of urgency and flexibility
• Ability to work independently without daily supervision
• Effective communication with team members at all levels in written and oral form
• Supervisory experience in quality assurance in food or beverage manufacturing
• Experience in food plant sanitation
• Knowledgeable in HACCP, GMPs, food safety, plant audits, sanitation and other state and federal regulatory
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and Access)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or minimum of 2 years of related experience and/or training in lieu of education
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing or food production
• HACCP & SQF Certification

Physical Demands & Environmental Hazards:

• Work environment typical of a manufacturing facility; may include cold (90°F), loud environments, proximity to chemicals, and laboratory settings; occasional work in frozen (