NOTE: THE SCHEDULE, FOR THIS POSITION, IS SECOND (2ND) SHIFT

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position will be responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Manager in the supervision of Food Safety and Security, and Quality Assurance programs. In this role, will also oversee the direct supervision of Quality & Sanitation Technicians to ensure all Quality, Food Safety guidelines are implemented and adhered to.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for shift/work scheduling, training, delegation of duties for the Quality Assurance Technicians.
• Ensure that all Quality Assurance functions are being performed, and documented, in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with Technicians to follow up on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) deviations, and report Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) modifications to Quality Assurance Manager.
• Monitor and/or perform tasks on the raw product inbound inspection processes.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager in trending data for various Quality Assurance programs.
• Perform periodic, daily walk through of the facility to ensure that all quality and food safety standards are being complied with, and submit corrective action request as needed to perspective departments.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager in performing internal, regulatory agency facility, and operational audits.
• Train staff on all equipment calibrations, quality assurance and preventive maintenance.

MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Combination of 2 years college education (from an accredited institution) and/or experience as a Quality Assurance Supervisor in a related fields.
• At least 2 to 3 years prior experience in a similar role with direct reports.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills (i.e. oral and written).
• Must be able to work the second (2nd) shift
• Must be able to work weekends 
• Must be able to work Holidays based on business needs

PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:

• Bi-lingual: English and Spanish

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR RELOCATION EXPENSES.

DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE IS AN EEO/AA/V/H

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Required Skills Required Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3-5 years’ work experience in regulatory healthcare operations compliance
• Thorough knowledge of State and/or Federal programs operations and regulations.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Access)
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships of trust with departmental staff and management.
• Proven ability to coordinate and lead interdepartmental work teams and meet established goals.
• Must be goal oriented and able to meet tight deadlines while handling multiple priorities.
• Must be a team player and able to take direction from multiple sources.
• Must be highly organized, able to handle multiple assignments with overlapping deadlines. Must have the ability to show attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) required. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with ConnectiCare/EmblemHealth staff and management.
• Ability to arrange work schedule to meet deadlines from multiple sources, and engage staff throughout ConnectiCare /EmblemHealth to assist in the completion of duties.

ConnectiCare is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

ConnectiCare is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.