Quality assurance supervisor job description

Coordinate quality assurance activities.Provide technical assistance and training to personnel.Monitor and verify the HACCP plan's CCPs.Assure documents required by regulatory are properly reviewed and filed.Conduct GMP and sanitation audits of operations and warehouse areas.Work with operations personnel on quality and safety issues.Verify operations control systems are functional and being followed.Place product on hold, release or disposition as needed.Evaluate and disposition for damaged products.Assist in trouble-shooting quality related issues. Including compressive investigation and preventive measures. Plan, organize, execute, train, and monitor plant sanitation crew, processes, and methods Plan and execute daily, weekly, and periodic plant wide cleaning and sanitation activity Develop and maintains the plant Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), the Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) per USDA regulations.Work with management for constant improvement of sanitation processes Conduct periodic plant inspections and audits, tracking progress of corrective actions Responsible for reporting any food safety issues to management.Work with the janitors.
Qualifications/ Education/Experience/Skills:
B.S. degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or related field strongly preferred.Minimum 3 years experience in Food Industry required with 1-2 years supervisory experience preferred.Thorough knowledge of laboratory activities to include microbiological testing not limited to APC, Coliforms, Salmonella, Listeria, Yeast and Mold, analytical testing to include but not limited to moisture, fat, pH, and water activity Thorough knowledge of Good Sanitation Practices (GSPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).Working knowledge of SQF Standards for Food Safety or equivalent quality/food safety standards SQF Certification preferred.Excellent knowledge regulatory requirements USDA, AMS, FDA, and ODAComputer knowledge to include Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye , Marie Callender's , Banquet , Healthy Choice , Slim Jim , Reddi-wip , and Vlasic , and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP , Duke's , Earth Balance , Gardein , and Frontera .
We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.

The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and direction of the Quality Assurance department. The QA Supervisor will ensure orders are processed in accordance with applicable Quality Assurance manuals, construction codes, and customer specifications. This position will also identify, coordinate, and complete employee training and development.
AS A QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR, YOU WILL:

* Ensure the QA team is focused on meeting the objectives of the business and driving the daily work plan in support of timely delivery of product.
* Communicate daily with Value Stream leadership and Planners to understand priorities and needs. Proactively communicate issues that may impact ability to implement the plan.
* Responsible for review and approval of documentation including, but not limited to, certified material test reports, internal assembly and test reports, welding and heat treat, NDE, and final inspection.
* Coordinate preparation of documentation packages for Nuclear and Navy valve assembly and parts orders.
* Lead resolution of issues identified by QA team, involving Contracts, Engineering, Purchasing, or Operations teams as appropriate.
* Prepare, edit, and distribute QA procedures and instructions, welding and NDE procedures, inspection instructions, calibration procedures, and training programs in accordance with policy.
* Conduct employee performance reviews, communicating performance concerns to QA Manager.
* Coordinate quality technician's schedules, strategically identify employee training needs, and partner in hiring of new employees.

WHO YOU ARE:

You establish common objectives and a shared mindset. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You focus efforts on continuous improvement.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

* Four-year degree from an accredited institution or four years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
* 1-2 years supervisory experience
* 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment, with emphasis on QA
* Ability to influence and lead department members
* Process oriented - enjoy continuous improvement and streamlining process

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

* Four-year degree in engineering or other related discipline
* 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, with emphasis on a QA background
* 2-3 years of Supervisor experience
* 1-2 years' experience with ASME Code work
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Access

Work Arrangements: Onsite

Perrigo Company is dedicated to making lives better by bringing Quality, Affordable Self-care products that consumers trust everywhere they are sold. Help us do it.

Description Overview

PLEASE NOTE: This is a 1st shift role working Monday-Friday. Weekend coverage may be required on a rotational basis (1 weekend per month typically).

Scope of the Role

The QA Supervisor reports to the Quality Control Manger and primarily works to develop and maintain auditing & testing methods which ensure identity & control of packaging materials, with approval of components for use in production. This position reviews and approves controlled documents, including SOPs, SWIs (Standard Work Instructions), Job Aids, SCRF (SAP Change Request Form), RW's (Rework) Notifications, planned deviations and supplier advisories. Coordinates initial response activity including risk assessments and direct responsibility for investigations related to packaging incoming out-of-specification and deviation events. Identifies any non conformances or variances, recommends corrective action, and ensures follow up actions are taken by working with staff and management in those areas.

The incumbent Manages/trains non exempt staff to ensure that all documentation meets cGMP and FDA standards. Assists with FDA inspections as requested and ensures FDA readiness in Operations. Also, assists with third party Audits (Customer, Contract). Selects, mentors, and evaluates performance of non exempt staff and provides quality coaching and guidance to floor level operations. The QA Supervisor Manages day to day work load of non exempt staff and manages shifting priorities to support internal & external customers, and Initiate and Executes and oversees projects as required.

Experience Required

* Bachelor's degree, within a scientific discipline is strongly preferred. Consideration may be given to non-degreed candidates who meet all other qualifications and possess considerable quality assurance or manufacturing and packaging process knowledge in a regulated environment.
* Minimum of four (4) years of experience in a Quality role, preferably with leadership responsibilities.
* Exceptional people management abilities are essential for success in this role; previous people leader experience is strongly preferred.
* Good oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.
* Previous experience working in an FDA regulated industry preferred.
* Previous experience ensuring the quality of products and or manufacturing/packaging processes.
* Previous leadership/Supervisory experience highly preferred.
* Ability to interpret and apply formal regulations to product quality and processes.
* Familiarity with cGMP, quality assurance, release methods, auditing and/or risk assessment in an FDA regulated environment highly preferred.
* Knowledge of SAP preferred.

We are seeking a diverse applicant pool to ensure the diversity of our team reflects the end consumers we serve through our self-care mission. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates our team's differences. Individuals of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, ancestries, religious creeds, sexual orientations, genders, gender identities and gender expressions, national origins, ages, mental and physical abilities, familial status,' veterans status', military status' and more are encouraged to apply. TOGETHER, we make lives better. #DIV

Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids