Job Description
Title: Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor
Reports to : Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager
General Duties: The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for the food safety, quality, and aesthetics of the product. The FSQA Supervisor follows through on set processes and ensures adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, BRC or Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards and product quality standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for monitoring and programming critical control points (CCP). Reassess HACCP programs as needed, or at least annually.
- Oversees and manages the QC team which may include 1 to 3 QC Techs their daily tasks and performances
- Responsible for monitoring and product food safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process
- Responsible for performing sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment and other areas required
- Responsible for the accurate recording and filing of all relevant record logs and Documentation
- Responsible for overseeing and managing the sanitation team that may include 5-8 crew
- Ensures the correct recipe guidelines for products are met during processing
- Ensures employees are following all Food Safety and worker safety practices and work with the production team and assess disciplinary actions when needed
- Ensures and educates employees on food safety and BRC/SQF standards, conducts GMP training for new hires, routine GMP training or at least monthly GMP refresher training for all employees
- Responsible for issuing disciplinary action when necessary
- Manage lab sample collection and provide directions to the QC Techs for Product Development, R & D samples, retaining on-going products for quality & shelf life studies, and submit products for laboratory collection when necessary
- Perform inspections on Products, Equipment and Machinery
- Perform on-going program verification, validations like label cooking instructions
- Lead and manage all 3rd party food safety audits from start to finish
- The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive
Work Environment:
In performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; dust, airborne particles, variable temperatures in coolers and freezers, loud noises and vibration.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for the duration of the production shift. The employee is infrequently required to sit; climb, balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must infrequently lift up to 50 pounds.
A qualified candidate must:
- Self-motivated with proven leadership skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, HS equivalent math skills
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Prior experience with at least 2 years in the USDA frozen food industry
- Bilingual - English/Chinese/Spanish/Vietnamese a plus
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must have a positive attitude
- Must have good written and oral English communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, effectively under pressure, and deadline-oriented environment
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Harvest Food Products is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- ISO 9001: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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