Quality Assurance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Type: Salaried
Shift: Second  
Work Arrangement:  Onsite 

Position Summary:

Directs the day to day Quality Assurance functions within the facility to assure all products are produced within required quality specifications and regulatory requirements. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises shift QA departmental activities which includes training employees, planning and assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Reviews HACCP and production documentation for final release of finished products. Monitors QA line audits to insure compliance with established processing and quality standards. Releases product to shipping as needed. Issues Certificates of Analysis as needed.
• Coordinates with QA Manager in investigating and resolving customer complaints and/or quality and food safety issues, report findings, and develop corrective action measures.
• Initiates QA holds as needed for finished product, ingredients and packaging. Determines disposition, communicates disposition to 3rd parties responsible for carrying them out and assists in setting guidelines for proper usage as rework or disposal.   
• Works regularly with other management staff in an effort to develop and maintain quality improvements in processing and finished product quality.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and training of new policies, procedures and/or programs at local site.
• Reviews incoming ingredients and packaging materials against specifications and COAs before release for use in production.
• Reviews micro results of finished products, sanitation swabs and environmental swabs, initiating corrective action as required.
• Participates in preparation and execution third-party audits. Performs audits of facility for follow up by production management.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field preferred

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a food manufacturing QA function, including quality supervision and/or employee training experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, quality systems, and sanitation requirements for a food manufacturing facility. 
• Must be able to problem solve, show a high attention to detail and be very self motivated. 
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses.  We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves.  When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.  As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there.  We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.  

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:​

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees​
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)​
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays​
• Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.  Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.  Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day.   Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required.  Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements.  In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values.  We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.