Quality Control Supervisor - 1st Shift

Description

Job Title:

QC Supervisor

Reports To:

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor

FLSA Status:
Salaried Exempt

1st Shift

Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm

Saturdays as-needed

Salary TBD based on experience.

Plans and directs activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of food quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products by performing the following duties:

• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation.
• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement and analytical equipment and facilities.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility.
• Directs workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability.
• Interfaces with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, customer or vendors to coordinate and resolve quality-related problems.
• Provides computerized status report describing progress and concerns related to inspection activities, nonconforming items, and/or other items related to the quality of the process, material or product.
• Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on food safety and quality control activities.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the latest codes and new developments in testing and examination methods of processes, materials, and products.
• Assures compliance to all applicable regulatory agencies including USDA, FDA, Bureau of Weights and Measures, State and Local regulations.
• Maintains current HACCP plan of both USDA and FDA products.
• Develops and coordinates execution of corrective action and preventive measures form audit findings.
• Provides Certificates of Analysis to Customers as requested by Management.

Other duties may be assigned.

Directly supervises 5-10 employees in the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE)
• 401(k)/PROFIT SHARING
• PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS
• WEEKLY PAY PERIOD/DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYROLL
• REFERRAL BONUSES & ATTENDANCE AWARDS
• CONSISTENT GROWTH/RAISE OPPORTUNITES

Pepper Source is a family-owned company that provides custom sauces, seasonings, and dry coating systems to all of the major poultry companies in the United States as well as the frozen food, meat, and food service industries. We develop and manufacture custom flavor profiles that meet our customers' specific needs. Our process takes innovation and extensive knowledge of the food industry.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical
  - Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
  Designs work flows and procedures.
• Design
  - Generates creative solutions;
  Uses feedback to modify designs;
  Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Works well in group problem solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management
  - Coordinates projects;
  Communicates changes and progress;
  Completes projects on time and budget.
• Technical Skills
  - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
  Pursues training and development opportunities;
  Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
  Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills
  - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
  Maintains confidentiality;
  Listens to others without interrupting;
  Keeps emotions under control;
  Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication
  - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
  Listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Demonstrates group presentation skills;
  Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication
  - Writes clearly and informatively;
  Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork
  - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Visionary Leadership
  - Displays passion and optimism;
  Inspires respect and trust;
  Mobilizes…