Quality Assurance Supervisor

Quality Assurance Supervisor - 6:00pm-6:30am

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$75,800.00/yr - $83,500.00/yr

Rotation: 2‑2‑3 days on/off

LiDestri Food and Drink has grown from its roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer into an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food products for national and retailer brand partners. A family‑run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,000 people across three U.S. locations and partners with respected consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and inventive retailer brands.

• Great career‑pathing
• Professional development, including unlimited online training courses
• Health insurance with premium contributions
• Dental, vision, HSA
• 100% company‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability
• 401(k) – with employer match
• Paid time off to include vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays
• Company bonuses
• And many more

Ensure the quality of product is met in an efficient, safe manner and provide support to the Quality Assurance Manager.

• Ensure all products meet the customer and product requirements.
• Keep all work areas and equipment within SQF Standards and maintain cleanliness.
• Ensure all practice equipment is properly worn, calibrated, and functioning.
• Keep all equipment that is used clean, in your area, and prepared for the next run.
• Perform microbiological testing.
• Perform checks to balance batches such as Brix, Salt, PH, Acid, and alcohol.
• Use ingredient samples from bulk containers and perform testing.
• Recommend adjustments to batches by adding or subtracting.
• Monitor the filler machine and lines for weights, codes, labeling, and pasteurizer temperatures.
• Verify codes closely; identify ink issues or wrong settings.
• Perform visual checks, record results, weigh product on calibrated scales, and bring samples to the QC bench for testing.
• Place batches or finished products on hold as required.
• All other assigned duties required during your work period.
• Oversee all technicians and quality concerns.
• Investigate matters including supplier‑related or customer‑driven issues.
• Fill in for technicians during absences.
• Ensure coverage of departmental personnel with production lines.
• Mock recalls per customer requirements.
• Cross‑check analysis for QA technicians.
• Actively organize and review processes for continuous improvement; verify all holds are entered into Oracle.
• Verify that all work orders pertaining to any quality holds have been completed and distributed to appropriate personnel.
• Create any necessary work orders based on quality testing results.
• Remove and/or adjust any holds.
• Participate in Koshers and regulatory audits.
• Notify suppliers and vendors of any holds or FYI’s created due to defective materials and ensure timely removal.
• Investigate any customer complaints and complete documentation.
• Coach, mentor and develop staff, including preparing and conducting performance appraisals.
• Maintain employee work schedules, including time‑card approval, assignments, rotations, training, vacations, and paid time off.
• Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
• 3‑5 years of quality experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing with 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to work with numbers, perform calculations, and possess mechanical abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication skills; must work closely with all departments and management levels.
• Adaptability to fast‑paced work environment and timely data recording.
• Proficiency in using Distiller, microscope, microbiological plates, refractometer, salt titrator, acid titrator, PH meter, various gauges, torque meters, and other equipment.
• Previous use of handcarts and pallet jacks.
• Computer experience, including Oracle and Microsoft Office.

• Varying work‑area temperatures.
• Wet, slippery environment with continuous forklift traffic.
• Handling and working around moving equipment and chemicals.
• Frequent use of hot/cold water for checks and cleaning.
• Long‑term standing, constant foot movement, frequent bending, and constant stair climbing.
• Grasping and handling objects frequently.

DISCLAIMER:
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the job's various types of work and are not an exhaustive summary. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change by the Company as needs and job requirements evolve.