Quality Control - Supervisor

Assist in overseeing the function of the quality and microbiology labs to ensure product safety and quality.

• Supervise, delegate tasks, schedule, and direct a team of QC lab technicians and Microbiologists.
• Maintain all QC records and documents.
• Maintain, implement, and verify Food Safety and Food Quality systems for the company.
• Support SQF program through implementation and maintenance of SOPs, record keeping and training.
• Uphold laws and regulations mandated by FSMA.
• Evaluate in-process batches of product based on adherence to formulation specifications and sensory analysis.
• Provide corrections on non-conforming in-process batches.
• Evaluate and monitor product emulsions throughout the runs and direct adjustments necessary to ensure quality viscosities.
• Perform monthly internal plant self-audits.
• Review and verify control points, quality points, critical control points, and critical quality points.
• Responsible for tracking, isolating, identifying, and dispositioning non-conforming product.
• Review Microbiological test results for product release.
• Investigate customer complaints.
• Inventory lab supplies monthly.
• Maintain and track internal formula specifications.
• Implement and enforce GMPs.
• Control ingredient loss through product testing and weight control.
• Utilize Redzone software to implement, track, and control quality points.
• Complete and conduct evaluations of technicians.
• Review CCP, QCP, and Preventative Controls.li
• Maintain lab equipment, calibrations and troubleshoot as needed.
• Perform key functions in People Soft as related to quality functions and reports.
• Examine and make dispositions on customer returns.
• Responsible for special projects delegated by the Director of Quality and Food Safety.
• Responsible for overseeing new product formulation test runs from weighing of batches to packing of product.

• 4-year degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry
• Previous management and/or supervisory experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Lean experience helpful.
• Excellent organizational/time management skills.
• Able to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work for long periods of time, under pressure, to produce results.
• Ability to operate a computer in a Windows-based environment and most office equipment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Results oriented.
• Demonstrate ambiguity to change
• Must be able to see/distinguish color.
• No severe food allergies.

• Professional Demeanor
• Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to "build a business".
• Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality
• Overall confidence in one abilities and comfortable communicating the facts
• Smart, creative and inquisitive
• Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking
• No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable.
• Dependable team player with positive attitude
• Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence

• Passion for organization, and attention to details