Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality Assurance/Sanitation (QA) Supervisor will oversee the in-process activities of the quality assurance department and staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality, reliability, and sanitation in all areas of operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Monitor production work areas to manage overall product to meet all Customer, Consumers, State, FDA, USDA and quality objectives

· Regularly inspect production lines to identify and resolve any quality or sanitation issues

· Supervise inspections for sanitation effectiveness and environmental monitoring

· Supports plant sanitation (EMP) and food safety audits according to program, including visitors from our customer food manufacturing companies, the Food and Drug Administration or the State Dept

· Organize and coordinate Quality Assurance coverage to all in-process operations activities

· Train appropriate personnel in technical quality skills to support production areas

· Supports the quality department on the design of written food safety, operating procedures (SOPs) and enforce compliance with HACCP, FSMA and other regulatory requirements

· Knowledge of all phases of the manufacturing / packaging process and the quality criteria affecting each area

· Lead a team of 5 to 10 QA team members to achieve quality metrics in a manner consistent with our mission and values

· Proactively manage safety by ensuring compliance with all Federal and State regulations and internal Company policies

· Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.

· Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Access, Excel)

· Must be able to comprehend Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidance documents and apply critical thinking skills to evaluate documentation requirements

· Excellent mathematical skills

· Ability to read and interpret instructions

· Knowledge of weights and measures and the ability to compare them

· Knowledge of finished blends and raw materials preferred

· Some mechanical experience preferred

· Commitment to lifelong learning

· Strong detail orientation

· Innovative, resourceful, and solutions-oriented thought leader

· Ability to act with a sense of urgency without compromising quality

· Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with various manufacturing and staff departments at the plant, and with groups outside the plant, (other plants personnel, division Quality, vendors)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· High school diploma. Associates degree or equivalent industry experiences preferred

· 3 years’ minimum experience in supervision role working in manufacturing environment for pet, pharmaceutical, nutritional, or veterinary products

· Strong knowledge of GMPs and their application

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Able to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks

· Ability to work in a team setting

· Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

· Must be able to lift, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds at times