IRCA Group · 1 day ago
Quality Supervisor
Affton, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expIRCA Group is an International Leader in high quality finished and semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and ice cream markets. They are seeking a Quality Supervisor to oversee QA Technicians and sanitation employees, ensuring the implementation and continuous improvement of quality programs at the Affton facility.
Food and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain procedures which ensure Food Safety and Quality
Responsible for identifying and resolving problems
Assists with the implementation of various components of quality assurance program comprised of data analysis, systems evaluation, product assessment and quality technology
Coordinates inspection of hardware and systems auditing to ensure proper application of management system procedures
Responsible for raw material, in process and finished goods quality inspection
Directs and advises laboratory personnel in special test procedures to analyze components and physical properties of product materials
Compiles and analyzes test information to determine operating efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions
Assists in the investigation of customer complaints on existing products and responds to vendor or customer
Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet testing schedules
Reviews and assists in revising all SOP’s, SSOP’s and forms in the document management system
Trains lab group on safety topics, quality procedures and business updates for the month. Other duties may be assigned
Participation in and/or supports corporate and plant initiatives including GMP, HACCP, SQF, GQMS, KMM, LIMS and others as assigned
Participation and/or facilitation as identified in customer, regulatory and 3rd party audits
The position has the authority to develop, implement, and audit programs directly related to quality and food safety initiatives and assigned projects with recommendations and approval from the site leadership team
The position has the authority to manage the quality activities performed by personnel in alternate functional areas in conjunction with the direction and approval of the respective department managers
Qualification
Required
Qualified background in food science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, sensory, food packaging systems and/or food engineering
3-7 years practical experience in Food Safety or Management of Quality or Production, or Project Management in the food industry
Ability to drive continuous improvement
Ability to change through indirect leadership
Excellent written and verbal skills
Organized
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Must have strong critical thinking ability along with analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, coaching, and conflict management skills
Ability to travel infrequently
Food quality systems including but not limited to SQF, HACCP, GMPs, and other related prerequisites
Writing and implementing policies and procedures
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Must be able to manipulate a computer keyboard and telephone handset
Must be able to speak clearly and intelligibly on the telephone and in person
Must be able to read and assimilate information
Must be able to deal with multiple personalities and changing priorities
Preferred
SQF Practitioner preferred
HACCP certification
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision
401(k) matching
Paid Vacation
Holidays
Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program
Company
IRCA Group
We serve food manufacturers and artisans in over one hundred countries with quality indulgent ingredient solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-04-11Acquired
Leadership Team
Andrea L. Johnson, SHRM-SCP / SPHR
Human Resources Business Partner
Brian Kennedy
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
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