GENERAL SUMMARY:

Quality Control Supervisor oversees the Quality   Control activities; responsible for the verification of analysis results;   ensure that the various instruments used in the performance of tests are   properly calibrated for accuracy of results; trains Technicians. Ensure all   raw materials used have COA & meets specifications; processing procedures   are consistently followed, and products approved for shipment complies with   regulatory requirements & customer specifications. Ensure that all   testing results are archived in SafetyChain Food Safety & Quality   Management System.

SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTION

• Train   Quality Control Technicians to understand the principles behind the various   quality control procedures and   HACCP; performance of various routine Quality Control checks; review/verify   daily quality documentation.
• Verify QCP (Quality Control Points) & CCP (Critical Control   Points) test results, ensures that analysis results are documented &   complies with specifications.
• Confirm that corrective actions are implemented as needed. 
• Conduct production & processing audit to ensure GMP practices   are consistently followed for food safety & quality. 
• Conduct EMP (Environmental Monitoring Procedure) to validate   sanitation procedures.
• Evaluate food   processing and storage operations and assist in the development of quality   assurance programs. 
• Check & validate functionality of metal detector to ensure   proper performance in the rejection of contaminated product; ensures that   machine settings are optimized to maintain high integrity of test results.
• Validate actual product shelf life by conducting chemical &   sensory test monitoring during the period of product shelf life; confirm   consistent compliance with the specifications.
• Up-date specifications as necessary and ensures that valid changes   are effectively communicated to the team.
• Verify microbiological analysis results & confirms specification   compliance; issues COA (Certificate of Analysis).
• Verify regulatory &   labeling compliance. 
• Provide technical   support to internal & external customers; responds to Customer   Complaints, determines corrective action & ensures timely implementation.
• Inspect in-coming materials for conformance to company standards.
• Perform analytical tests on samples, using standard methods of   analysis specific to the raw material or finished product.
• Conduct or assist in the food safety employee training programs across   departments.
• Provide feedback in the development of SOP’s and SSOP’s.
• Participate in Special Projects as required involving shelf-life   studies, packaging validation studies, HACCP risk assessment, internal   audits, and competitive evaluation. 
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform other   duties as assigned.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED: 

• Degree in Technical Course in Food   Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Nutrition, etc. or equivalent work   experience. 
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Food   Processing Quality position.
• Skilled in statistical charts and data   analysis. 
• Good written and verbal communication   skills, and strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work well with other   departments, suppliers, and customers.

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of manufacturing environment and   practices. 

The duties of this position are those described above. This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.  

Applicants or current team members with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA), or any state or local law which prohibits them from performing the essential functions of the job may request a reasonable accommodation in writing or by contacting the human resources department, in accordance with GFF policies