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Food Safety Quality Assurance Supervisor



Category

QA/Food Safety - Plant

All Locations

32655 Camphora Gloria Rd, Soledad, California

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code

897

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) functions for the assigned salad manufacturing facility. This role may provide support for FSQA teams at external cooler facilities, depending on location.  

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

•    Ensure that all FSQA programs and procedures are being implemented correctly
•    Ensure compliance to Federal, State and local regulations
•    Increase awareness and evaluation of GMP’s within internal operations
•    Enforce operational FSQA standards
•    Monitor, enforce and further develop plant FSQA program
•    Provide support for FSQA teams at external cooler facilities
•    Follow all food safety requirements and GMP’s as applicable for this position
•    Ensure the integrity and continued operations of the food safety system in the event of organizational or personnel changes within the company or associated facilities
•    Support special projects and other duties as assigned
•    Must demonstrate thorough technical knowledge of Food Safety, Food Processing, applicable USDA and FDA Regulations, Food Allergens, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP as related to the impacted proteins, both raw and RTE (Ready to Eat), and GFSI Certification schemes

 

 


Required Skills

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

•    2+ years of experience in FSQA role, Food Safety research or laboratory experience
•    1-3 years of supervision experience preferred, preferably in a processing or quality environment.
•    Preferred supervisory and training skills:
o    Working experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
o    Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC)
o    Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)
o    Statistical Process Control (SPC)
o    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
o    Knowledge of related Federal and State regulations
o    Competency in computer word processing (MS Word), Spreadsheet (Excel) and database Software (Access) required.
•    Excellent communications skills.
•    Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•    Ability to maneuver around an array of equipment, bend, stoop, climb stairs and lift up to 25 pounds.  
•    Will have some exposure to fumes and airborne particles; 
•    Ability to occasionally work in a cold environment (35oF on plant floor)

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

•    A flexible work schedule is required with alternating shifts including weekend coverage. 
•    Ability to work more than 40 hours per week as required.

 

 


Required Experience

 

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Postharvest Physiology or related field is strongly preferred. 

PAY RATE:

  • $80,000 - 85,000 Annually 

EEO STATEMENT:  We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

This position is located at 32655 Camphora Gloria Rd, Soledad, CA. View the Google Map in full screen.



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