Quality Assurance Supervisor

This position will be based at our Hampton Farms location in Severn, NC.

Meherrin Agricultural and Chemical is a leading provider of agricultural solutions, operating across 30+ locations along the Eastern Seaboard. We are dedicated to building strong relationships with our customers while continuously investing in training, technology, and research to deliver effective crop input solutions.

The quality assurance Supervisor of Hampton Farms is involved in the manufacture of food products intended for the consumer. The quality assurance Supervisor is a critical position in Hampton Farms food quality and safety for producing our peanut product. The quality assurance supervisor is trained in various areas pertaining to the job required. He / she will assume all duties as the quality assurance manager in his / her absence.

• Verify with the production scheduler what products are running at the beginning of each shift.
• Must be able to complete work required documentation, for example: QA documents, metal detector sheets, Damage Moisture Color (DMC) sheets, and weight check sheets. Must also review quality control technician’s paperwork.
• Be able to collect micro samples and be able to document. Send out samples for testing with proper paperwork.
• Review daily roaster logs and validate roaster log data. Immediately report any out of validation conditions to the plant manager and quality manager.
• Serve as Backup SQF Practitioner
• Responsible for food safety every day, assume primary responsibility if the Quality manager is out of the plant. Be able to determine if a product needs to be placed on hold and document when product goes on hold or if product is reworked.
• Report of Quality/Food Safety issues and Corrective Actions in Management Meetings
• Serve on Food Safety team, Co-Chair Food Defense Team, hold team meetings and other responsibilities as defined.
• Train QA techs on pre-operational sanitation inspections and GMP inspection. Review these results and take corrective actions if needed.
• Advanced use of office applications to produce reports, programs, procedures, build files, and label printing
• Complete Certificate of Analysis (COA) based on micro results for finished product.
• Assist with maintaining files for Ingredient COAs, Kosher certificates, customer information, consumer complaints and shipment logs.
• Maintain Master Sanitation Schedule, Chemical Control Program, Sanitation Training and techniques.
• Lead/Assist with 3rd party audits and assist with audit preparation
• Verify with production that all product produced meets Hampton Farms and customer quality standards. Monitor all specifications for raw materials and finished product
• Assist in developing training programs, and training staff on policies and procedures
• Work with production supervisors to uphold and enforce policies
• Ability to speak and lead in a group

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Safety. Biology/Chemistry, Food Production or related field (combination of work experience/education may be substituted)
• Experience with food manufacturing Principles and implementation.
• Minimum of 4+ years’ experience in Quality Assurance.
• Must be able to work well both independently and collaboratively.

• PCQI
• HAACP

• Continuous standing in one location for long periods (2-3 hours before break)
• Climbing: ladders, stairs, etc. –using feet and legs or hands and arms 1/3 of the time
• Stooping:
  Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
• Crouching:
  Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
• Reaching:
  Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Handling:
  Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands
• Hearing:
  Perceiving the nature of sounds by ears
• Depth Perception:
  Three‑dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances
• Color Vision:
  Ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Lifting: must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Combination of office and manufacturing environment. Duties will require employee to work in a production/plant environment where physical hazards such as industrial equipment and forklifts may be present.

Environment Quality Understanding Integrity People

This job is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference checks, education verification, pre-employment drug screening, and a criminal history check.