Quality Systems Supervisor

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe North America and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and its what keeps us at the top of our are are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos but its our peoples too:Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of whats best.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table

Position Description

Reporting to the Department Manager the Supervisor Quality Systems will be responsible to take a leadership role in implementing executing verifying and validating the local Quality Management addition they will assume direct responsibility for compliance with the Food Safety and Modernization Act and food production licensing certifications and registrations are current.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to and ensure compliance to all health and safety policies/procedures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adhere to the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Adhere to and ensure compliance to food quality and food safety guidelines per Refresco Customer and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF) standards.
• Responsible for complying with FDA state/city regulations Refresco quality policies GMPs HACCP Allergen Kosher etc as well as other regulations required.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees.
• Have some authority for personnel decisions related to hiring performance or disciplinary actions.
• Overall plant owner for quality systems which includes document control and quality data collection applications.
• Responsible for supporting and maintaining compliance with third-party food safety and quality certification requirements including the implementation and continual improvement of the facilitys food safety and quality management systems.
• Responsible for the development implementation maintenance and continuous improvement of the SQF System and ensuring compliance with all relevant food safety and quality requirements.
• Overall plant owner for audit systems which includes internal audits and external audits.
• Will audit and verify with the local team to ensure quality systems comply per Refresco corporate guidelines.
• Plant owner for quality project to ensure proper documentation has been completed such as validation and verification protocols.
• Work with internal team to ensure proper support for local site application which includes support design development test and implementation for document control and quality data collection systems.
• Work with internal customers to ensure proper new product or revised products are set up and implemented into quality data collection systems.
• Identify opportunities and implement solutions for process improvements for local quality systems.
• Drive efforts to improve quality system programs such as pest control GMP document control maintenance etc as defined per GFSI and FDA.
• Champion governance alignment and communication of Best Practice for quality systems.
• Provide second level support to Quality Manager for day-to-day operations.
• Champion for local quality systems programs such as HACCP CAPA GFSI FDA Customer requirements etc.
• Revise and update local policies as needed which includes development and upkeep of validation protocols.
• Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by manager as deemed appropriate.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in Excel Word SAP and Power Point.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems results oriented.
• Organized and detail-oriented adaptable to change.
• Able to read and understand metric system.

Competencies:

• Leadership: Foster a culture of empowerment by building relationships based on trust lead courageously on a day-to-day basis and inspire growth with a clear and ambitious vision that guides the collective effort toward success.
• Problem-solving: Capacity to identify and resolve production issues quickly and effectively to minimize downtime and optimize output.
• Decision-making: Aptitude for making sound decisions under pressure considering factors like cost quality and time constraints.
• Communication: Strong communication skills to liaise with other departments suppliers and stakeholders as well as to provide clear instructions to teams.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in quality management or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferably in the food or beverage industry.
• Demonstrated experience in the successful implementation management and continuous improvement of Quality System Software.
• Understanding of Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards such as Safe Quality Food (SQF) or FSSC 22000 hands-on experience with compliance and audits.
• Experience working with real-time data collection systems to monitor and analyze production processes.

Working Conditions:

• Visual/Sensory This position requires attention to detail requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment Work and environment fasted paced requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.
• Climate - This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments.

Travel Requirements:

• No travel anticipated.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business and focus on leading courageously empowering individuals and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means youll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team to deliver results whilst bringing your authentic self to work.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits which include:â

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insuranceââ
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insuranceâ
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Matchâ
• 12 Paid Holidays Vacation and Paid Time Offââ
• Well-being Benefitsâ
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

Join Refresco TODAYand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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