Fsq Supervisor

Job Description
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Summary
The incumbent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating facility quality systems functions as they relate to achieving Quality and Food Safety objectives which may include responsibility to conduct audit / training sessions to achieve related objectives. Supervisory responsibilities include developing the duties and directing the activities of QA staff, as well as following up on the quality, quantity, and accuracy of their work. Contribute to the plant continual improvement effort. Carry out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications
*Must be HACCP certifiedTo 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 functions
Must have Food Manufacturing Experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Safety:
Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards;
LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to management;
complete accident investigations.
Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards such as condensation monitoring, etc.
Leadership:
Build and support a culture at the plant which values Personnel Safety and Food Safety.
Must demonstrate the Jack Link’s Values:
Be Real - Relationship Driven – Stewardship - Speed Matters - Self Discipline - Show Awesome Character.
Build and support a culture of openness and accountability within (and outside) the assigned department.
Demonstrate professionalism;
encourage and insist onpositive attitudes and behaviors from team members.
Discuss work goals vs. actual output with employees to motivate and engage employees to assure targets are met.
Encourage employee initiative and innovation, and show recognition for effort &
achievement.
Create and cultivate positive work relationships at all levels of the plant/organization.
Communication:
Communicate with peers, subordinates, and leaders in an effective, timely manner.
Keep management informed daily of problems incurred during the shift.
Communication to and for the team.
Confer with appropriate personnel to coordinate activities between departments.
Work with QA personnel to ensure all standards are met.
Suggest improvements;
continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
Personnel:
Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company pre-requisite programs, SOP’s, and SSOP’s.
Enforce all safety rules and company policies;
provide appropriate interpretation of company policies and safety policies for team members.
Ensure proper staffing is maintained, including interviewing and hiring new team members.
Implement and monitor training for new hires &
continuing training of current team members.
Maintain attendance records, counsel employees with poor attendance, &
follow up with coaching/discipline as appropriate.
Appraise work performance:
conduct appropriate reviews for team members;
give coaching/discipline as appropriate in a consistent and timely manner.
Review, correct, and approve timekeeping tool to ensure team members are paid correctly each pay period
Responsibilities:
Assist FSQ Manager to:
Ensure all local, state and federal regulatory issues are identified &
adhered to.
Fulfill product exporting requirements.
Work with agency personnel and respond to issues in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with 9 CFR, Chapter III, Part 417 – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems.
Ensure compliance with 9 CFR, Chapter III, Part 416 - Sanitation.
Process Control &
Laboratory:
Ensure specification data base accuracy.
Net weight monitoring, corrective actions, record keeping, and reporting.
Consumer complaint investigation, corrective actions, record keeping, and reporting.
Monitor Return-to-Vendor (RTV) items, investigate issues, determine disposition, and follow up with corrective action, record keeping, and reporting.
Defective material investigation, corrective actions, record keeping, and reporting.
Ensure compliance with raw material and supply, and final product Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) standards.
Monitor and manage a Quality Systems Laboratory capable of conducting chemical testing of in process and finished products as required by corporate Food Safety and Quality objectives.
Audit operational records for content and accuracy.
Compile, store and retrieve Production / Quality data, including process monitoring, testing, verification, and corrective action.
Execute the product retention program, and apply knowledge to product and process improvement.
Assist FSQ Manager and SQF practitioner with SQF implementation and communication to ensure objectives are met and certification is maintained. Successfully complete the SQF training course and participate in the internal QMS audit program.
Assist FSQ Manager with product research and development projects to ensure test objectives are met and new products are implemented smoothly during scale up.
Ability to perform activities of workers supervised.
Ensure plant is following procedures and is operating according to GMP’s.
Coordinate / Monitor production activities of QA Technicians
Pre-Op Sanitation Verification
Monitor equipment swabbing process for all lines (ATP)
Communicate pouch issues to Management
Review completed QA Packaging Room Check Form
Monitor all microbiology duties by QA Technician and review test results
Print out sample requests / monitor sample request activities
Check/Verify water activity testing of each packaging line
Check all scale calibrations in Production area
Daily:
Check all PTI equipment to ensure they are working correctly
Check the daily paperwork- correct and review where needed
Check and review all in bound materials and products including Air shipments
Monitor QA Techs
Work with SAP to ensure FG and Materials are unrestricted in a timely manner
Work with SAP to ensure that Items on Hold are correctly placed in “BLOCK”
Control QA Hold Tag Log.
· Answer &
respond to production/warehouse questions
· E-mails (create and respond)
General:
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Superior accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems
Must be able to pass a drug screen.
Regular attendance is essential.
Other duties as assigned.