Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO) · 2 months ago
QA / QC Supervisor
Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO) is a global seafood manufacturing company with over 45 years of success. They are seeking a QA/QC Supervisor to oversee QC technicians and ensure compliance with quality control procedures while actively participating in production areas.
Food Processing
Responsibilities
Collect all QC Tech and line lead paperwork (ensure that necessary paperwork gets turned in daily and is complete), sign off when needed, when QA Supervisor not available
Implementation/execution of Corrective Action Reports “CAR’s" on the line
Implementation of Product Specifications (specs, flow charts, batching) via QC techs and line leads
Cover for absent QC Techs as needed- fill in for coverage as needed
Train QC technicians when they are hired for any given QC technician position
Implementing and Enforcing SOP’s, Corrective Actions, product specifications, and other Technical/Quality Control Department decisions
Implementing and enforcing Corrective Action Reports
Conducting Plant Inspections and Internal Audits (daily, weekly, monthly)
Conducting Pre-op and Raw Material Inspections as needed
Supervising QC Line technicians in terms of scheduling, line coverage, minimizing over time, vacation time, performance reviews, disciplinary action when necessary, along with input from the QA Supervisor
Being the physical replacement (filling in) for QC Technicians when they are absent and no other appropriately trained QC technician is available. This entails that this person becomes familiar enough with each QC technician’s duties that they can perform them
Being the trainer of new QC technicians when they are hired for any given QC technician position
Collecting QC paperwork, ensuring that all QC documents get completed and turned in each day
Communicating with QA Supervisor and Technical Manager when issues arrive and working together to resolve
Training Personnel on GMP’s and enforcing these GMP’s, conducting GMP training sessions with staff
Aid QA Supervisor and Technical Manager in overseeing/reviewing pre-operations inspections and Environmental Monitoring Program
Advisor to QC/Production Technicians on quality deviations/issues
Conducting Mock Recalls with QC Staff (product traceability exercises)
Performing Thermometer Calibrations (conducting calibration and documenting records of calibration)
Scheduling of QC Technicians for providing line coverage and minimizing over time, (work out with Production Coordinator)
Performing other tasks/projects as assigned by the QA Supervisor
Aid in writing and revising product specifications
Aid in writing and revising SOP’s and Process Flow Charts, and training associates in SOP’s and completing training records
Aid in writing and revising SSOP’s
Maintaining SSOP folder for all equipment, dilution logs, chemical use instructions
Aid eQA/Technical Manager in writing and revising QC/QA forms
Qualification
Required
At least one year of experience with HACCP and HACCP implementation in a Food Processing Plant
At least one year of experience with GMP and SOP implementation in a Food Processing Plant
Prior experience in a Food Processing Plant environment
Prior experience in Environmental Swabbing- sponge sampling, ATP swabbing, surface swabbing
Previous QC experience and supervisory experience required - experience specifically in the food industry is a big plus
Must have moderate to strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Must be able to successfully communicate with and direct people
Must be capable of technical/scientific writing and researching of scientific/technical topics, be it through internet or text (periodicals, books)
Must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, able to quickly adjust and critically think under all circumstances
Preferred
Spanish and English is a plus
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid vacation leave
401k with employee matching