Quality Control Supervisor

Quality Control Supervisor, Raw Materials Location: Carol Stream, IL Job Type: Full-time The Quality Supervisor, Raw Materials, will be responsible for overseeing the sampling, testing, inspection, and release of inbound raw materials. The position supports daily Quality activities and expands knowledge and training of Food Safety programs through short- and long-term projects. It also supports the larger Quality Systems Program of the site to ensure compliance with regulations and certifications. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Oversee the inbound Raw Material Quality Control department, manage raw material evaluation on all incoming shipments and ensure representative lot samples are obtained and tested according to established specifications. Reviews documentation for completeness. Monitors and coordinates the status of raw and packaged materials to ensure materials are processed in a timely manner, communicating priority tasks and samples to the team and ensuring urgent issues are addressed. Coordinates and delegates laboratory testing by setting priorities based on the needs of operations. Arranges the annual calibration of laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Trains the team on the proper use, verification, and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Manages the Quality portion of the new material (ECO) approval/review program. Tracks, assigns, and completes risk assessments for all new materials. Sets up inbound product specifications in Labware based on assessed risk. Performs and verifies validations on critical control steps. Assigns annual validations of methods, equipment, products, and food safety programs relevant to the department. Evaluates and reviews the effectiveness of inbound inspection and testing processes. Reviews standard operating procedures (SOPs), validation protocols, and reports as assigned. Reviews and approves method validations, stability protocols, logbook review, and other activities to support QC as assigned. Reviews submitted product deviation reports. Approves products for use under deviation and ensures processing instructions have been properly communicated to Planning and Operations. Traces and trends deviation reports and contacts suppliers and manufacturers for Corrective Actions. Monitors Out of Specification and Rejection incidents for trends and works with Procurement and Suppliers to resolve repeated incidents. Performs root cause analysis on Quality incidents. Enforces the implementation of necessary Corrective and Preventative actions. Oversees and monitors raw material stability and cost-savings through shelf-life evaluations and rework programs. Represents the department in monthly update meetings, shares departmental KPIs and communicates initiatives, campaigns, and new updates back to the department, and initiates projects designed to improve departmental performance. Co‑hosts customer, regulatory, and third‑party certification audits. Coordinates planning efforts for assigned audits and assists in Corrective Action plans. Reviews Quality programs against regulations and GFSI standards. Assembles the Quality Verification Binder, including program reviews, monthly, bi‑annual, and annual program review evidence. Coordinates the Internal Audit program. Assigns monthly audit assignments, reviews and stores completed documents, and action register. Trains new auditors and manages monthly review meetings. Leads, manages, and coaches the team. Produces annual SMART Goals for direct reports with a focus on developing further talent. Conducts regular coaching sessions. Communicates consistently with direct team as well as cross‑functionally across departments and divisions, ensuring all required Quality, HR, and Safety training is completed. Conducts routine physical inspections of the facility and manages corrective actions. Interfaces with department leaders to ensure effectiveness. Supports regional and global FSQA initiatives. Supports a culture of Food Safety. Recommends modifications of existing standards or programs to achieve optimum quality within the limits of equipment capability and characteristics of materials. Ensures programs continue to comply with changing regulatory requirements. Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Education and/or Experience A combination of education and quality control experience is highly preferred. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a core science or engineering is preferred. A minimum of 5 years of quality control experience with a demonstrated history of increased responsibilities. Strong background in core programs like BRC/SQF, NSF, Organic, Kosher, and Halal is required. HACCP Certification and PCQI Qualified are preferred. Required Skills or Abilities Ability to read, understand, and interpret regulatory information, industry standards, and International and Federal Food Regulations, and to format and create regulatory/quality documents where necessary. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Thorough understanding of unit conversions and nutritional analysis calculations. Ability to make educated judgments on correctness, accuracy, and appropriateness of information. Must be able to provide leadership, organization, prioritize, and make decisions. Knowledge of JD Edwards, DocuWare, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and LIMS is preferred. Work Conditions & Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Work environment is normally in an office setting. Must be able to make frequent rounds in a warehouse environment. Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Other physical requirements include moderate standing and occasional squatting, bending, and twisting. Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas. Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require. Quality/Safety Responsibilities All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC). It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others. What’s in it for you? Competitive Pay – $67,000 - $72,000 annually (Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration). Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Employer paid STD and LTD HSA and FSA Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave PTO Employer paid Basic Life Insurance 401(k) & Roth with employer match Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays Voluntary – Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Personal growth including training and development opportunities Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr