Quality Compliance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

​Location: Ontario
Employment Type: Salaried
Shift: First
Work Arrangement: Onsite 

Position Summary:

Assume role as Ventura Foods Company Auditor, responsible for auditing VF plants for compliance to HQ and plant policies, programs, and SOPs.  Auditor will schedule and prepare for audits, conduct audits, prepare and issue reports and monitor follow up RCA and CAPA.  Role is expected to build and improve the Company Auditing program and standards.  Auditor also responsible for all aspects of audit preparation and execution for audits conducted at the home plant, including GFSI, SQF, customer and VF Company audits.  Support cross functional plant audit team as the audit leader and coordinator for RCA and CAPA follow up.    Audit food safety, quality and HACCP programs for compliance.  Coordinate daily/weekly/monthly facility audits on a pre-determined schedule.  Identify gaps and coordinate corrective action initiatives for findings and non-conformances.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for auditing Ontario VF plant for compliance to both Corporate Quality Management System policies and procedures, and the plant specific SOPs, programs and OPLs that support the corporate directives.  Auditor will schedule and prepare for audits, conduct audits, prepare and issue reports and monitor follow up RCA and CAPA as dictated by Company Audit team expectations.  Auditor will be part of the VF Company Auditing team and will be calibrated with other auditors on the team.  Audits will be conducted at Ontario VF plant.   
• Lead opportunities to build the Internal Audit program to move from an SQF standards based program to a Ventura Foods standards based Company Audit.  Recommend and develop deep dive audit scenarios.  Continually drive to audit for program depth as plant programs improve.
• Responsible for all aspects of audit preparation and execution for all audits conducted at the plant, including GFSI and customer and VF Company audits.  Ensure compliance with all HQ QA Policies and procedures and all customer specific program and document requirements.   Manage audit preparation and lead audits.  Coordinate all RCA and CAPA efforts cross functionally.  
• Audit Food Safety, Quality & HACCP programs for compliance.  Coordinate daily/weekly/monthly facility audits on a pre-determined schedule.  Identify gaps and coordinate corrective action initiatives for findings and non-conformances. 
• Responsible for assuring compliance with all Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls.
• Other responsibilities as assigned. 

Education and Experience:

• B.S. Degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related scientific discipline, or at least five (5) years auditing or plant experience.
• Must achieve SQF Practitioner certification.
• HACCP or SQF Certification preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Firm knowledge and understanding of manufacturing plant processes and quality management systems.  Auditing, RCA and CAPA experience required. 
• Good written and oral communication skills as this position will interact heavily both internal and external to Ventura Foods.  
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and extrapolate information to different aspects of the job.  

Why Join Us:
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
• Salary Base Range of $87,159.00 - $111,651.75*
• Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)

*The “base salary range” provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets.  Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.  

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.