2Nd Shift Fsqa Nsis Supervisor - Side

Quality Assurance & Food Safety Ottumwa,Iowa

DEPARTMENT :
Food Safety and Quality Assurance

SALARY CLASS :
Exempt

Purpose & Scope:
Reports directly to the QA Superintendent and has primary responsibility for the direction of the workforce to achieve all safety, food safety, and quality goals as set forth by facility management. This position is responsible for the supervision of Food Safety and Quality (FSQA) personnel, and oversee quality and food safety aspects of production.

Principle Responsibilities:
List and describe (in order of importance) the specific tasks, assignments, level of discretionary authority and/or functions performed.

• Meet and exceed quality and food safety goals set forth by plant management by lever aging advance engineering skill sets
• Coordinates the activities of the Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) team for implementation of quality and food safety programs (HACCP and SSOP) and procedures
• Conduct s in vestigations of plant Quality Assurance and Food Safety processes and suggest s process improvements projects and tasks that to be completed
• Look for continuous improvement in operating processes and procedures and encourages hourly team member’s ownership of all processes
• Responsible for m imminizing customer claims through engineering controls
• Monitors product and procedures to assure company, customer and government specifications are met or surpassed and make corrective action
• Coordinate and supervise pre-operation sanitation, examining and verifying the cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and facilities daily
• Improve employee safety by iden tifying hazards and problem shoo ting solutions
• Manages labor to a zero budget
• Proactively looks for ways to reduce cost through the elimination of foreign material
• Completes daily production plans by scheduling and assigning employees; accomplishing work results; prioritizing; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results on end of shift production summaries
• Manages hourly employee’s time cards and vacation requests, ensuring accurate pay
• I ncreases emp loyee retention and maintains good work ing relationships with Production Supervision , USDA (meat), and all employees
• E nsure s food safety, human resources, and safety policies compliance by all production employees
• Resolve problems and issues with products and employees as they arise
• Communicate frequently with USDA inspectors regarding product, employees, safety, etc.
• Ensure compliance to HACCP plan for all products
• Establish and maintain shelf-life requirements, finished product specifications, leaker testing, formulation weights, temperatures, and other necessary standards
• Direct, motivate, and monitor Q.A. employees. Conduct interviews and hire new employees; evaluate performance of current employees
• Conduct sampling of finished product and raw materials for bacteria
• Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production employees
• Ensure completion of all QA duties
• Test new equipment for quality aspects
• Lead product shows and conference call in absence of superintendent
• Manage cold chain temp logging program
• Good attendance record (Less than 3. 0 points, for internal candidates)

Working Conditions:

• Production setting
• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery and knives
• Slippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises
• High level of interaction with other departments and employees

E ducation:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Bach e lor’s Degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Food Engineering, or a related field preferred. R elevant professional experience, training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be…