FSQ Supervisor Days
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary:This position provides leadership for laboratory operations and ensures the technician team reviews incoming raw materials and packaging to meet specifications. Additionally ensures that finished goods produced in the manufacturing processes meet specifications and in-process measures. FSQ supervisor supports the plant leadership team as Functions of the Job: Provide leadership and daily operation of the plant FSQ and Micro laboratoriesEstablish controls as needed to verify lab procedures and equipment calibration. Collaborate with Corporate FSQ to conduct and report lab proficiency testingEnsures effective laboratory safety procedures and required training tools and record keeping are managed through site leadershipWorks with Corporate and Plant Leadership team to sustain effective organizational design; roles are correctly organized defined and communicated to all laboratory employeesDaily collaboration with Quality Operations and Maintenance teams to achieve plant goalsLeverages specification system for product and packaging specifications and collaborates with Quality Engineer to generate batch sheets and process and maintain documents specific to laboratory operations (ie: SOPs SSOPs)Ensures COAs are generated and shared appropriately with internal and external customersPrepares and distributes Extended Hold for coordinating with FSQ team the appropriate actions for holds including communication testing and disposition as neededDevelop best methods and drive continuous improvement for FSQ laboratory operationsAll other duties as assignedKey Accountabilities:QualityParticipate on Food Safety or Food Defense team (if applicable)Strong working knowledge of Food Safety i.e.: SQF code development/maintenance of Food Safety Plans/HACCP FSMA requirements Food Defense GMPs sanitary design and controls local/state/federal food regulations and food technologySafetyFollow all facility human and food safety policies including proper use of PPEReport all near misses and accidents to the production supervisorHousekeepingMaintain a clean and organized work areaCooperates with other shifts and management team for facility housekeeping endeavorsCommunicationEnsure teamwork with management and operators occurs during each scheduled shiftMaintains effective communication with members of the cross-functional teamTeamwork and TrainingPromote and contribute to the development of teamwork among production team membersAssist in coaching and training team members Personal DevelopmentContinuous learning of the Aseptic batching sterilization and filling processesSupervisory Responsibilities:Direct supervision of laboratory staffAdministrative responsibility for laboratory staff annual goal setting and performance management processesRecruiting hiring and retention of laboratory staffQualifications:To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential Experience:Bachelors degree in Biology Chemistry Food Science/Technology or related fieldTwo to five years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience in a food and beverage manufacturing environment preferredKnowledge of Continuous Improvement practices beneficial Knowledge and Skills:The candidate must be able to work effectively in a team-based environment manage self and tasks to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks concurrently Certificates Licenses RegistrationsSQF PractitionerBack up PCQIOther Skills and AbilitiesStrong interpersonal skills Additional Considerations:Location: This role with be at the MN Street SunOpta Plant in Alexandria : This will be a 1st Shift Opportunity 8 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday. Some flexibility may be Call Duties: This role includes on-call responsibilities during day shifts including weekends as : Travel (less than 10%) may be required to various SunOpta locations and for meetings or other job-related Environment: Approximately 50% of the work for this role is performed in a laboratory environment and 50% involves being in a plant / manufacturing benefitsMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid Family leavePaid maternity leave401(k) with MatchVoluntary Life Accident Critical Illness and Hospital indemnityPaid HolidaysTuition assistanceShort-term and Long-term Disability insurancePlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Guest Services
- Merchandising
- Experience with Children
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Neonatal Ventilator
About Company
SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on natural food, ingredient sourcing, organic food, and specialty foods. Certified organic food products.
