2ND SHIFT FSQA SUPERVISOR

Job Title FSQA Supervisor FLSA Status Exempt Department FSQA Summary Supervises and coordinates, through visible and approachable leadership, the activities of Quality Assurance Technicians. Actively pursues a team environment focused on the achievement of food safety, high quality standards and high performance goals. These are accomplished by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supervise QA Technicians, set their work priorities and ensure smooth, efficient flow of material and in‑process inspections. Work with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Shipping/Receiving, Maintenance and other relevant activities to resolve problems in manufactured material that does not conform to specifications. Schedule and help to perform inspections. Prepare work instructions, standards, etc., related to manufacturing processes and hardware QA/QC. Participate in decisions about readiness to ship products. Ensure that records of discrepant materials and related items are kept in a retrievable form. Prepare training material, examples and visual aids for training in‑house and contract manufacturing organizations. Approve procedures for teardown, packing and shipment of equipment. Inspect QA Technicians’ performance to verify conformance to customer specifications and direct setup and adjustments of workloads and schedules. Study production schedules, estimates and track QA Technicians’ hour requirements and attendance. Monitor QA reports to determine and analyze data. Motivate and coach QA Technicians to achieve site goals and performance. Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules. Act as major interface between employees and managers in the Plant. Actively support full compliance with state and federal rules and regulations regarding USDA‑FSIS. Develop and implement appropriate personal objectives that support each fiscal year’s department objectives and the overall company business plan. Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with GMP and safety policies. Accountable for the compliance, verification and implementation of food safety, regulatory requirements, quality systems and product specification. Assist and support with training new QA Technicians. Good attendance is a must. Must be able to work overtime and weekends. Secondary Responsibilities Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations. Interface with QA Technicians and the company to resolve assorted issues. Supervisory Responsibilities Train employees, plan, assign and direct work, appraise performance, reward or discipline employees, address complaints and resolve problems. Conduct counseling sessions as needed. Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED); minimum 2‑4 years of supervisory experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some computer experience helpful. Knowledge of QA/QC practices and manufacturing techniques, familiarity with flow of work in purchasing, inspection and manufacturing. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or organization. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages and volume. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong managerial and supervisory skills. Ability to work in a fast‑paced and stressful environment. Certificates, licenses, registrations: None required. Physical Demands Moving, installing or relocating equipment, which may involve lifting, moving or forcing objects of various weights. Typical time distribution: Under 1/3: up to 10 pounds 1/3 to 2/3: up to 25 pounds 2/3 to more than 2/3: up to 50 pounds More than 2/3: up to 100 pounds Exceeding 100 pounds: none Work Environment Office environment and fast‑paced food production environment. May be exposed to wet, humid conditions, extreme cold temperatures, high‑speed equipment and production machinery with sharp parts; warehousing equipment such as lift trucks, pallet loaders; moderate noise level. Cold temperature: below 40°F, cooler below 0°F, freezer. #J-18808-Ljbffr