Job OverviewThe Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor is the primary back-up to the FSQA Manager and will directly supervise and coordinate the activities within the lab to ensure the quality of product is consistent with Company expectations and customer requirements.
Job Responsibilities- Support the FSQA department in the efforts to ensure raw materials and packaged products meet GLC and customer specifications
- Develop, implement, review and maintain programs that support food safety fundamentals in cooperation with plant FSQA Manager
- Facilitate the effective implementation and maintenance of quality audit programs including SQF, Identity preserved and customer specific audits.
- Facilitate investigations and support corrective and preventive actions related to the food safety and quality programs
- Coordinate and respond to customer concerns related to food safety and product quality
- Communicate with cross-functional plant teams on FSQA projects, audit results and corrective actions
- Facilitate and support training of all organization personnel to drive competency in execution of functions affecting product legality, safety and customer specifications
- Communicate with plant and corporate FSQA on supplier concerns to resolve and mitigate problems
- Facilitate internal audits of all plant areas for food safety and GMP compliance
- Support sanitation programs to drive plant cleanliness and adequate documentation
- Function as direct supervisor of the hourly FSQA team members and evaluate their performance for continuous improvement
- Observe and evaluate laboratory and operational processes to drive continuous improvement on issues relating to the food safety and quality programs
- Coordinate and participate in FSQA mock exercises such as Mock Trace/Recall and Mock Intruder
- Facilitate and support product sampling and shelf life product retention program
- Motivate and lead by example
- All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
- All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program
- Other responsibilities as assigned by plant and corporate leadership
- Maintain company confidentiality
- The pay for this position is $70,700.00-$102,900.00. All offers will be based on a candidate's skills, prior relevant experience, applicable degrees and certifications, and internal equity. This range is specific to New York and may not be applicable to other locations.
Required Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field, or commensurate experience.
- 2 years of Quality supervision experience or more.
- 2 years of lab experience or more.
- In depth understanding of chemical and physical processes relating to cheese and packaging quality.
- Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
- Ability to administer a proactive management approach.
- Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to lab technicians, as well as other personnel.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond the routine issues.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Able to work in the US without corporate sponsorship.
Preferred Education and Experience- Experience with thermal processing and/or industrial pasteurization.
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Related Science Degree.
- SAP experience.
- SQF certified.
- PCQI Certified.
- HACCP Certification.
Working Conditions• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35°F to 100°F; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
• Work is performed in a lab setting.
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