Quality Assurance Supervisor

Quality Assurance Supervisor - 12- days (6:00am-6:30pm)

Full Time 1st/Mid Level Mgmt Rochester, NY, US

Salary Range: $77,900.00 To $85,500.00 Annually

2-2-3 rotation of days on/off

LiDestri Food and Drink has grown from our roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer to become an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food products for our national and retailer brand partners. A family-run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,000 people across three U.S. locations. We have decades-long partnerships with some of the most respected consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and the most highly inventive retailer brands.

• Great career-pathing
• Professional development, including unlimited online training courses
• Health insurance with premium contributions
• 100% company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k – 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 providing 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 clean always;
• Ensure all practice equipment is properly worn always;
• Ensure all equipment is set up, calibrates, and functioning properly throughout shift;
• Keep all equipment that is used clean, in your area always and prepared for the next run;
• Perform Microbiological testing;
• Perform several checks to balance batches such as:
  Brix, Salt, PH, Acid, and alcohol;
• Use the following ingredient samples from bulk containers and perform testing on them;
• Recommend adjustments be made to batches by adding or subtracting;
• Monitor the Filler Machine and lines by checking the weights, codes, labeling, pasteurizer temperatures;
• Verify codes very closely – ink can run dry and codes can be set wrong;
• Perform visual checks and records results, weigh product on calibrated scales, obtain and bring the samples to the QC bench for testing, perform tests and record results;
• 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;
• Fill in for technicians during absences;
• Ensure coverage of departmental personnel with production lines;
• Cross check analysis for QA technicians;
• Actively organize and review process 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 the appropriate personnel;
• Create any necessary work orders based on the results of additional quality testing;
• Removing and/or adjusting any Holds;
• Responsible for participating in Koshers and regulatory audits;
• Notify Suppliers and Vendors of any holds or FYI’s created due to their defective materials and ensuring that any defective materials are removed in a timely manner;
• Investigate any Customer Complaints and complete paperwork to document the findings
• Coach, mentor and develop staff, including preparing and conducting employee performance appraisal;
• Maintain employee work schedules including timecard approval, work assignments, job rotation, 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+ Years of quality experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing with 2 years of previous supervisory experience
• Ability to work with numbers, perform calculations and possess mechanical abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, with limited supervision
• Communication skills – must work closely with all department and management levels
• Keep up with fast paced work environment and record data as required in timely manner
• Ability to use Distiller, Microscope, Microbiological Plates, Refractometer, Salt Titrator, Acid Titrator, PH Meter, various gages, torque…