Supv - Quality Assurance
Company: Flagstone Foods
Location: El Paso
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Flagstone Foods:At Flagstone Foods, we believe appreciation
grows goodness. We have an appreciation for our customers, our
employees, and the communities in which we live. Appreciation is
our main ingredient!Headquartered in the North Loop of Minneapolis
with plants in Robersonville, North Carolina, El Paso, Texas, and
Dothan, Alabama, we are one of North America's largest
manufacturers and distributors of "feel good snacks," like
flavorful snack nuts, innovative trail mixes and wholesome dried
fruits---and we are adding to our team! We hire creative,
thoughtful, and entrepreneurial team members. If you share our
enthusiasm and appreciation for goodness, you too may find a home
with Flagstone Foods.POSITION: QA SupervisorREPORTS TO: Sr. QA
ManagerShift: M-F, 1pm- 9:30pmPosition SummaryAssist in developing
and maintaining all programs and procedures related to food safety
and quality. Provide leadership and guidance to production plant
employees regarding quality control, food safety, sanitation, and
facility programs. Essential Functions--- Oversee food safety,
quality standards and legality of products manufactured in the
facility, support compliance to plant quality and food safety
systems, pest control, sanitation, environmental policy, corrective
action policy, etc.--- Assist in developing and maintaining all
programs and procedures related to food safety and quality.---
Direct Quality Assurance department and inspection operations on
all shifts for received, in-process, and finished product quality
and food safety.--- Provide daily supervision of QA Technicians
regarding training and development in proper procedures, standards,
and handling of employee relations, including establishment of
measurable goals and input on performance reviews.--- Train,
develop, and mentor QA Technicians regarding food safety, quality,
and legality.--- Manage shift planning/scheduling and work
assignments for Quality Assurance department positions.--- Direct
the inspection of incoming ingredients including random sampling of
products, the physical condition of ingredients and packaging, fat
and moisture content, and compliance with ingredient
specifications.--- Ensure out-of-specification products, materials,
and ingredients are put on hold, investigations conducted,
disposition determined, and issues resolved.--- Act as technical
liaison for Quality Assurance department in the absence of the
Quality Assurance Manager: externally with customers and vendors;
internally with production, R&D, marketing, and procurement for
all quality processes. --- Initiate quality complaint
investigations; verify corrective action completion and continued
conformance--- Support facility during inspections, customer
audits, and other interactions with regulatory
agencies/customers--- Support facility with required
certifications. --- Participate in new product development and
commercialization.--- Oversee label and packaging proofing and
verification program to ensure correct labels are applied during
manufacturing.--- Lead/train and participate in internal audits and
mock recalls while ensuring compliance to internal quality policies
and applicable local regulations through the audits, observations,
process reviews, and development of corrective actions with
management.--- Inspect work areas for safety hazards, observe
employees safe work habits, and take corrective action as
necessary; fill out accident investigation reports and attend
safety meetings, as appropriate; communicate and follow up to meet
safety goals.--- Participate in training programs as needed (e.g.,
cGMP, HACCP, Safety). --- Perform other job-related duties as
assigned. Qualifications (Education/Experience)--- Bachelor's
degree in Food Science or related degree preferred; HACCP
certification preferred.Minimum of 5 years of progressive and
demonstrated quality assurance and food safety management
leadership experience in the food industry or manufacturing
industry.--- Strong computer skills including experience with ERP
systems and Microsoft Office.--- Excellent skills in the areas of
teamwork, decision making, relationship building, coaching, and
motivating.--- Ability to solve complex problems with attention to
detail and the ability to think critically. --- Strong written and
verbal communication skills. --- Excellent skills in the areas of
teamwork, motivation, decision making, relationship building, and
coaching.--- Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and
maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced
environment.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described
within the Essential Functions section of this job description are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform this job. Other duties or tasks may be
assigned as required. Management may modify, change, or add to the
duties of this description at any time without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is required to:--- Communicate
with others both verbally and in writing. --- Be independently
mobile.--- Use a computer and keyboard.--- Regularly sit, stand,
walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, for extended periods.--- Ability
to lift/carry 25 to 50 lbs.--- Exposure to noise levels requiring
hearing protection.
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