Become A Quality Assurance Supervisor

* Effectively direct, coordinate, and schedule all activities of plant QA personnel in order to
* ensure that all GMP, Food Safety, and Quality Management programs are carried out in accordance with corporate policy requirements and best industry practices.
* Effectively lead plant QA staff in a manner as to ensure effective and efficient support of plant operations and the consistent manufacture of safe quality food product.
* Inform and advise the QA Manager and Operations leadership in all matters related to Food Safety and Quality including measuring, tracking and trending, and reporting of progress against key performance indicators.
* Assist the QA Manager with assuring effective and accurate testing, reporting, and verification monitoring of raw material and finished product quality.
* Assist the QA Manager in carrying out training for all plant team members including production personnel and QA staff.
* Assist the QA Manager in the development and maintenance of systems for establishing and verifying process control and conformance to product quality specifications including standardized work, SPC, and dual verification auditing.
* Assist the QA Manager with developing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving pre-requisite programs, Food Safety Plans, Food Quality Plans, and other programs in accordance with the SQF code.
* Assist the QA Manager with maintenance of all other product certifications including Kosher, vegan, gluten-free, and non
* GMO.
* Actively participate in development and oversight of all analytical, microbiological, and sensory testing protocols in a manner as to assure food safety and quality conformance.
* Assure current maintenance of all applicable specifications and Quality Management System documents in Product Vision and Master Control.
* Anticipate and resolve quality related issues including root cause analysis and corrective and preventative action implementation.
* Complete special projects, duties, and assignments as required.
* Qualifications

* Perform internal audit activities of the manufacturing process which monitors quality and food safety systems.
* Conduct consumer and customer complaint investigations and report findings to consumer affairs group.
* Work on continuous improvement activities assigned by QA Manager.
* Participate in Kaizan, Green Belt, and Black Belt as a member or a resource.
* Develop and conduct Quality and Food Safety training for all production staff.
* Develop and implement Gold Standard, Quality/Food Safety initiatives.
* Direct product quality and food safety surveillance of manufacturing areas and review HACCP documentation for compliance.
* Coordinate pest prevention activities with operations and assess all control methodologies.
* Support product test lot activities to assure products meet specifications.
* Provide reports on quality data for plant quality, operations, corporate quality and other support groups.
* Provide leadership to Quality staff.
* Schedule and assign work activities for QA Technicians.
* Write and/or assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions for quality and food safety initiatives.
* Back up Plant Quality Assurance Manager and Plant Quality Food Safety Scientist in their absence.
* Investigate, document, provide corrective action opportunities for out of specification micro data

* The Quality Supervisor will assist the Quality Manager in assuring that PharMEDium’s core values are continually emphasized and kept in the forefront of facility operations.
* Will be responsible for all Quality Assurance aspects of all classified areas in the Facility.
* This will include coordination with Facilities Maintenance on all certification / recertification, maintenance / preventative maintenance (PM), Monitoring, and audits of the sanitization process.
* Will investigate any nonconformances and out of compliance issues related to these areas.
* Will review all documentation related to the classified areas.
* Will be responsible for all Quality Assurance aspects related to aseptic processing.
* Will ensure routine daily audit of processes to ensure compliance to PharMEDium policies and procedures.
* Will coordinate the investigations, corrective actions and preventative actions of all nonconformances.
* Ensure the disposition of potential nonconforming product is disposition in an efficient and timely manner.
* Will coordinate with Pharmacist in Charge to ensure all Pharmacy Technicians are compliant and up to date with all training, certifications and qualifications required.
* Will ensure all documentation is current.
* Ensures compliance to procedures, governing regulations and address non-compliance issues.
* The Quality Supervisor will set the tone for quality processes and services to deliver safe compounded preparations to hospital customers.
* Will conduct internal audits of processes, systems and procedures.
* Participate in cross-functional teams to identify effective corrective and preventive actions to improve Lean process quality.
* Working with Quality Manger will assure timely closure of audit items.
* Will initiate SOP revisions as needed to assure compliance, continuous improvement of overall operation.
* Ensure all Quality related documents generated at the Facility are received into the Documentation Center at the appropriate time per procedure.
* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

* Primary focus is oversight and execution at Sysco Alaska’s FreshCut facility
* Dito’s Fresh Cut’s.
* Additional duties and responsibilities at Ditomaso’s Fruits and Vegetables distribution.
* Execute all corporate food safety related strategies, policies and procedures; maintain open communication with all related departments to address the identification of food safety hazards and process improvement opportunities.
* Manage Preventive Controls For Human Food (formally HACCP) plan and pre-requisite programs.
* Conduct calibrations, perform Preventive Controls monitoring to include but not limited to – wash water monitoring, temperature monitoring, allergen control, environmental monitoring, and metal detection, and the sanitation program
* Ensure compliance with applicable food safety regulatory requirements (Federal, State/Provincial and, Local) including USDA onsite.
* Product label creation, review and approval to comply with applicable food safety regulatory requirements (Federal, State/Provincial and, Local) for ingredients, allergen, country of origin, nutrition information et al.
* Use the document control system to collect, maintain, and update corporate standard operating procedures, policies, and templates for all Food Safety related records used by Operating Company associates.
* Conduct traceability during product recall process to ensure timely communication and execution of product recalls and completion of related documentation.
* Conduct observations of key associates performing food safety and quality assurance activities.
* Deliver and track program training for all associates and supervisors with direct Food Safety program responsibilities.
* Complete other essential job functions as assigned

* Inspects premises, products, and equipment for conformity to federal and state sanitation laws and plant standards
* Reviews and oversees the Master Sanitation Program
* Works with Chemical supplier(s) to determine best cleaning and sanitizing agents and methods
* Conducts investigations and root cause analysis on any customer complaints and quality issues pertaining to potential sanitation issues
* Confers with management, quality assurance, and production personnel on sanitation problems
* Recommends changes in equipment, plant layout, lighting, ventilation, or work practices to improve sanitation standards and purity of product
* Compiles required reports regarding regular inspections, sanitation violations, and steps taken to resolve deficiencies
* Directly supervises employees in the Quality Assurance/Sanitation Department
* Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws