gpac ยท 10 hours ago
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Utica, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expGpac is working with a well-established food manufacturer seeking a 2nd Shift Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee the quality assurance team. The role involves ensuring food products meet safety and quality standards while managing QA technicians and ensuring compliance with regulations.
ConsultingHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Supervise, mentor and train QA technicians, ensuring they adhere to established quality standards and follow best practices in food safety
Oversee the inspection, testing, and monitoring of in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with product specifications and quality standards
Ensure all quality assurance activities comply with industry regulations (e.g., FDA, SQF, FSMA) and company policies. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant food safety regulations
Ensure the implementation and adherence to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems. Monitor critical control points (Metal Detectors) and corrective actions to mitigate potential food safety hazards
Lead internal quality audits and inspections to ensure compliance with food safety, quality standards and company policies. Prepare for external audits (e.g., by regulatory agencies or certification bodies)
Investigate product quality issues, conduct root cause analysis, and coordinate corrective actions to resolve non-conformances in the production process
Ensure proper documentation of quality control results, corrective actions, inspections and audits. Generate reports for upper management and regulatory authorities as required
Identify areas for process improvements related to product quality, efficiency and waste reduction. Work cross-functionally with other departments (e.g., production, R&D, and operations) to implement improvement initiatives
Conduct ongoing training for the quality team on food safety, quality assurance procedures and new regulations. Ensure the team is well-versed in standard operating procedures (SOPs) and good manufacturing practices (GMPs)
Qualification
Required
Minimally, a high school diploma is required
3-5 years' experience in quality assurance within the food manufacturing industry, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership role
In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations, including FDA, SQF, FSMA, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Strong ability to manage, motivate and develop a team
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify quality issues, root causes and implement effective corrective actions
Ability to identify even small deviations from product specifications and ensure corrective actions are taken
Excellent verbal and written communication skill, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and report to senior management
Familiarity with quality control testing methods, laboratory equipment and food safety management software
Preferred
A bachelor's degree in food science, food technology, microbiology, chemistry or a related field is preferred
Certification in HACCP, SQF, or other food safety systems
Benefits
Competitive market salary
Great benefits
Advancement opportunities
Company
gpac
gpac is a staffing and recruiting company that provides talent recruitment and development services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Good
Managing Partner & CEO
Chad Feldman
Shareholder/Board Member
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