Quality Assurance Supervisor

This range is provided by Hampton Farms. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Hampton Farms Human Resources Generalist at Meherrin Agricultural and Chemical Company This position will be based at our Hampton Farms location in Springfield, MA. Job Summary This position is responsible for supervising the quality and food safety activities, as well as participating in quality and food safety initiatives, projects, training, and investigations. Direct reporting to the Quality Manager. Assures Quality conformance to specifications and expectations for all products and processes. Executes the disposition of held goods (raw, finished, and in process), and communicates with the Quality Applies the principles of our Safe Quality Foods (SQF) programs. Develops/trains quality team members and other plant personnel in quality awareness, food safety, and other related areas. Performs auditing and monitoring of SQF program effectiveness and conformance. Performs plant food safety, GMP, and quality audits according to program. Reviews and signs quality and food safety documents. Investigates and responds to consumer and customer complaints as assigned by Quality Manager. Coordinates with the plant QA Manager and corporate FSQA personnel on program development and review, root cause analysis, and software program implementation. May perform other duties as required. Knowledge and Skill Requirements Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others individually and in team setting. Strong leadership skills are essential. Excellent verbal and written skills. Good problem solving, analytical, & trouble shooting skills required. Ability to work in Microsoft Office efficiently (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Must have or must be capable of acquiring PCQI and SQF Practitioner certification within 3 months of hire. Education and Experience A Bachelor’s degree is a science or related field is preferred. Three years’ experience in food manufacturing or a related field is preferred. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb to extended heights (inspection) or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The employee must be able to perform sensory, including taste, on items produced in the plant, which could include multiple allergens. Typical plant setting for a food manufacturing plant. Periods of cold in winter, heat and humidity in summer. Dust and smoke/steam are common. Travel Required Minimal travel required. Must be willing to occasionally travel (estimated once every 3 years) to corporate headquarters in Severn, NC or other plants for training, continuous improvement, or other initiatives. Health Insurance ~ Employee Assistance (EAP) ~ Teladoc ~ Life Insurance Employee Referral Program ~ 401K Match ~ Disability ~ Tuition Assistance (TAP) Paid Vacation and Personal Days ~ Vision ~ Paid Holidays ~ Jury Duty Leave Dental ~ Bereavement Leave ~ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Core Values “Equip” - Environment Quality Understanding Integrity People Application Process - This job is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference checks, education verification, pre-employment drug screening, and a criminal history check. EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer For Additional Information Visit : Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Quality Assurance, Management, and Manufacturing Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Retail, and Wholesale Food and Beverage #J-18808-Ljbffr