Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for supervising the daily activities of the Quality Assurance Department. Ensure that department operations and finished products are in compliance with internal and external standards (Government Regulations, customer specifications, Nina’s Policies, BRC, etc.).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Must be familiar with the Quality System requirements of the plant.

2. Reviews processing activities to ensure conformance to specifications.

3. Assures that products are being produced in conformance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s Part 117.0).

4. Coordinator of the Food Safety Plan.

5. Investigates and communicate to the Q.A manager all food safety issues.

6. Supervises the daily activities of the technicians.

7. Schedules the work assignments of the technicians.

8. Responsible for assessing the training needs of the technicians, making sure that training is adequately performed and documented.

9. Ensures that a safe work environment exists in the department and that safety meetings are conducted and documented.

10. Reviews and update work aids (instructions, charts, manuals, bulletins, code date calendars, etc.) essential for verification of product quality.

11. Monitors technicians’ adherence to department’s policies, procedures and work instructions.

12. Assists in resolving quality related issues throughout the plant.

13. Participates in safety and sanitation audits.

14. Verifies labor hours and payroll report for accuracy.

15. Resolves team conflicts and if necessary assists in disciplinary actions.

16. Conducts monthly team meetings to address employee issues.

17. Maintains the absence/tardiness records of the technicians and record incidents.

18. Collects and interprets data needed to continuously improve production processes and product quality.

19. Verifies that department’s standard operating procedures complies with BRC requirements.

20. Assists in special projects and generates summary of projects’ performance.

21. Coordinates Mock Recall teams and assists in successfully completing mock recalls.

22. Assumes the duties of Lead Auditor and Qualified Individual (FSMA).

TOTAL:

100%

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Baking, Food Science, Chemistry or related science required.

Knowledge of statistics preferred.

Courses in Quality Assurance concepts desirable.

Some knowledge of BRC preferred.

Qualified Individual certified (FSMA)

Must have two to three years working experience in a tortilleria, bakery or food plant.

One year in a supervisory position preferred.

Must have good communication skills.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please 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.

Company Description

Sales, Distribution and Transportation