Supervisor, Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance Manager

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers, and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we've been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you're passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employee's total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

Pay Range for this position is: $77,719-$116,578 plus annual bonus, depending on experience and geographical location.

Position Summary

This position, based in Seabrook, NJ, reports to the QA Manager and oversees quality assurance and control processes to ensure the highest product standards. Responsibilities include auditing QC activities and documentation, recommending and monitoring process improvements, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. This role collaborates with production teams to uphold quality standards, specifically for beverage and cranberry sauce production, and drives continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions of the Job)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities include:

• Quality Oversight & Compliance
• Process & Product Monitoring
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
• Training & Documentation
• Facility & Equipment Management
• Backup & Support
• People Management

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Certifications

• Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Agriculture, or a related field with five plus (5+) years of progressive leadership experience within Quality Assurance and Control within the food industry, preferable with a focus on fruit processing or canning; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certifications: PCQI, HACCP
• Better Processing Certification (BPC) or equivalent or the ability to become BPC certified within 6 months of hire

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of processing and canning operations
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and quality control methodologies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong focus on attention-to-detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
• Must have excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, may be necessary during peak production periods

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing customer, USDA, FDA, Organic, and SQF Audits
• Experience in report writing
• Additional professional certifications in quality such as ASQ certification are preferred

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.

Frequent: Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).

Occasional: Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.

Vision: Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast-paced production environment involving high speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.

Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines and exhaust fans.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.