QA SUPERVISOR I

Responsibilities Conduct assurance control testing on products and raw materials on the plant floor. Utilizes or adapts inspection equipment to meet quality control standards, make suggestions about procedures, standards and equipment to facilitate work and maintain product quality. Investigate and determine cause of faulty work and consult and advise production supervisors as to corrective measures. Ensures that sell‑by and production dates are correct on product runs. Analyze facts or circumstances surrounding individual problems to determine what action should be taken within the limits of standard practices. Directs workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability. Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments. Direct and supervise a group of employees involved in inspection and quality assurance procedures for purchased material, in‑process material and finished products to assure that quality assurance standards are achieved. Plans and assigns work of team. Responsible for scheduling QA technicians to assure proper coverage. Responsible for Kronos in the QA Department. Maintains discipline, morale, and harmonious relations among team members. Investigates and adjusts personnel problems within area of responsibility; effectively recommends hiring, promotions, wage adjustments, and terminations. Maintains time and production records. Compiles and maintains inspection records and quality control reports. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Interfaces with other departments to develop and implement training programs as required. May assume other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent certification. Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing (food preferred). Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality control in a manufacturing environment. Ability to speak, read, and write English. Good verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Good math skills. Must be well‑organized with good attention to detail. Display strong work ethic and positive attitude. Adaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work cooperation with others. Must maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance. Ability to apply logic and understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions and to deal with problems involving a few different variables. Physical Requirements Manufacturing work on the plant floor: standing or sitting for long hours, bending, stooping, and lifting. Must be able to hear average conversations and receive ordinary information, sometimes with loud background noise. Must frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, or fingers. Average visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents, products, or operate machinery. Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds throughout the day. Must work long hours in a food processing environment that is wet, damp, cold and often below freezing temperatures; employees are expected to remain in these conditions for most of their work days. Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The list of essential functions, other duties, mental and physical demands, requirements and licenses is not exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise job descriptions and require other tasks when circumstances change. Equal Employment Opportunity Applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage; competitive time‑off plans, including paid sick leave and paid vacation; 401(k) match of up to 50% on the first 4% of contributions; base salary hiring range of $60,591–81,798. The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post‑offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. #J-18808-Ljbffr