Quality Systems Supervisor

Opelika, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

1st Shift Quality Systems Supervisor - Opelika AL 36801

Full time permanent onsite role.

Salary - $60000 to $70000/ year

7%-10% Bonus Eligible

Partial relocation assistance

Must-Haves

2- 4 years of HACCP & Food Safety Systems Leadership -
2- 4 years of Pathogen Control Expertise (Critical for Ground Beef)
2- 4 years of USDA / FSIS & Regulatory Mastery (Non Negotiable)
2- 4 years of Environmental Monitoring & Sanitation Oversight
2- 4 years of Manufacturing Floor Authority / People Leadership in a Blue Collar Environment / Documentation Traceability & Crisis Readiness

Nice-To-Haves

2- 4 years of Enhanced Microbiology Knowledge
2- 4 years of Advanced Protein / Beef Experience
Continuous Improvement Mindset
2- 4 years of Systems & Technology / Audit & Customer Engagement
2- 4 years of Crisis & Risk Experience
Extra Credentials (Preferred Not Required) SQF Practitioner (if applicable) Advanced HACCP or internal auditor certification Food Defense / Food Fraud training Animal Science degree

Job Description

ABOUT THE JOB

The Quality Systems Supervisor oversees the day-to-day activities of Quality Assurance Technicians to ensure smooth QA operations and compliance with GSF customer and regulatory agency standards for food and packaging quality and safety.

WHAT YOULL DO

Identifies investigates and troubleshoots food processing problems and non-conformances to ensure compliance with product and packaging consistency safety and quality standards and to increase production efficiency. (25%)
Supervises the daily activities of assigned staff to ensure increase regulatory compliance improve production efficiency and ensure that QA policies and procedures are correctly implemented. (25%)
Interacts with plan personnel to provide QA and safety-related information and to keep GSF and customers apprised of quality and safety concerns opportunities for preventive maintenance techniques and regulations. (25%)
Updates and maintains QA manuals procedures and techniques to ensure compliance with product and packaging consistency safety and quality standards and to increase production efficiency. (25%)
Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Supervises between up to 10 QA Technicians and Senior QA Technicians.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

Productivity/quality standards: QA processes and procedures
Productivity/quality standards: accuracy timeliness thoroughness
Domestic regulatory compliance
Budget
Cost containment
Teamwork within the department and across departments
Project/assignment standards
Customer satisfaction
Vendor relations
Safety standards and procedures: food
Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures

WHAT YOULL NEED

Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors degree in food science chemistry microbiology or related field of science from an accredited college or university

Experience:

2 to 4 years of relevant work experience with an understanding of food safety and regulations and supervisory experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

Food safety concepts and techniques (E)
Food testing concepts and techniques (E)
Quality assurance concepts and techniques (E)
HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (J)
Food chemistry (J)
Food microbiology (J)
Food processing equipment (J)
Supervisory concepts and techniques (J)
Employee relations concepts and generally accepted practices (J)
PC word processing/spreadsheet software (J)

Skill and ability to:

Supervise and motivate up to 10 to14 employees in a team-based environment
Interpret QA anomalies and irregularities and identify appropriate solutions
Interact effectively with employees at all organizational levels
Conduct performance evaluations of direct reports
Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
Perform a variety of food safety tests
Work in a laboratory environment
Work effectively in a general business environment with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
Act in accordance with GSFs Values and Creed

1st Shift Quality Systems Supervisor - Opelika AL 36801 Full time permanent onsite role. Salary - $60000 to $70000/ year 7%-10% Bonus Eligible Partial relocation assistance Must-Haves 2- 4 years of HACCP & Food Safety Systems Leadership - 2- 4 years of Pathogen Control Expertise (Criti...