Cérélia North America · 11 hours ago
Quality Assurance Supervisor - 3rd Shift
Whitehall, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCérélia North America is a high-volume rolled dough manufacturing plant, and they are seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for their 3rd shift operations. This role is responsible for overseeing quality assurance and food safety activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards while leading the QA team.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Ensure all products meet regulatory, customer, and internal specifications for rolled dough and cookie dough production
Maintain compliance with FSMA, FDA, HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, CCP monitoring, Allergen Controls, and plant food safety programs
Oversee execution of quality checks, including dough temperature, weight, dimensions, sensory, packaging, label verification and sanitation verification/ validation
Investigate process deviations, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Review batch records, sanitation records, and quality documentation for accuracy and completeness
Develop and deliver one-point lessons on food safety and quality topics for Production and Quality teams to strengthen the site’s food safety culture
Supervise, train, and coach QA technicians on 2nd and 3rd shift
Enforce quality expectations and hold team members accountable to standards and procedures
Provide clear, direct communication to cross-functional teams and escalate issues when necessary
Confirm product is produced according to approved formulations and processing parameters for rolled dough and cookie dough
Verify metal detector checks, allergen changeovers, sanitation validations, and pre-op inspections
Conduct regular line and internal audits, GMP walkthroughs, and documentation reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance
Review production, quality, and testing data for trends or anomalies
Prepare detailed shift reports, non-conformance documentation, and corrective action summaries
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, yield, and process stability
Follow company safety policies and practices to foster a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers
Makes SAFETY a priority, while carrying out daily activities
Maintains a safe, clean, and sanitary working environment always
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in food science, Chemistry, Quality Assurance or other related field
5 years of relevant quality assurance experience, preferably in food manufacturing either leading quality projects or overseeing quality teams is strongly desired
7 years or more of Quality Assurance supervisory experience and/ or experience with managing food safety audits (GFSI) may be considered in lieu of degree and experience notated above
Knowledge of SQF, HACCP microbiological and sanitation concepts
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to make decisions and work independently with or without supervision
Ability to plan workload accordingly to team's availability, production schedule, and any unexpected circumstances
Capability to escalate food safety and quality issues to management team and assist in resolving issues
Must be organized, detail-oriented, possess good troubleshooting skills, and be able to prioritize work effectively
Maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, and accept constructive criticism
Preferred
Experience with regulatory concepts (Kosher, Organic, RSPO, Non-GMO, Gluten Free)
Company
Cérélia North America
Cérélia, is a global food company with small-town roots.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase