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Richardson International · 6 days ago

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Richardson International is a global leader in agriculture and food processing, operating a state-of-the-art oil packaging facility in Memphis, TN. They are seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead HACCP and Food Defense teams, collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance, and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory bodies.

AgricultureFood Processing

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Serve as facility lead for HACCP and Food Defense teams, keeping programs current and effective

Collaborate with Operations, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Maintenance teams to conduct facility inspections and follow up on corrective actions

Participate in consumer complaint investigations and support root cause analysis with corrective action follow-up

Assist in preparing for and participating in regulatory and customer audits; track and complete corrective actions

Monitor and report on facility QAFS performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement

Support sanitation verification/validation and environmental monitoring activities; escalate concerns promptly to facility leadership

Maintain effective working relationships with regulatory bodies, customers, and corporate QAFS staff

Keep current on relevant food safety and quality regulations and assist with implementing changes as needed

Provide day-to-day supervision, training, and coaching to QAFS technicians, supporting development and ensuring compliance with company standards

Support new product trials and documentation of related lab and QAFS activities

Always follow all health and safety practices

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

HACCPFood Safety RegulationsQuality Assurance SystemsGFSI CertificationAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsSelf-Starter

Required

Degree in a related discipline with 3+ years' experience working directly in a QAFS role in a food manufacturing business, OR the equivalent in experience

Direct experience working developing and/or working within and managing within a HACCP, risk based, QAFS System

Working knowledge of Quality Assurance, Food Safety and Food Defense regulations, systems and practices in the applicable regulatory jurisdiction (i.e. USFDA, CFIA, FSA, etc.)

Working knowledge of GFSI Food Safety Certification Systems

Strong analytical, organizational and investigative skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills

Self-Starter

Demonstrated leadership and teambuilding skills

Strong interpersonal skills

The ability to influence others amicably and effectively