Flagstone Foods · 4 days ago
Quality Assurance Supervisor - 1st Shift
Robersonville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFlagstone Foods is one of North America’s largest manufacturers and distributors of feel-good snacks. The Quality Assurance Supervisor will oversee food safety and quality standards, provide leadership to QA Technicians, and ensure compliance with food safety systems.
Food Processing
Responsibilities
Oversee food safety, quality standards and legality of products manufactured in the facility, support compliance to plant quality and food safety systems, pest control, sanitation, environmental policy, corrective action policy, etc
Assist in developing and maintaining all programs and procedures related to food safety and quality
Direct Quality Assurance department and inspection operations on all shifts for received, in-process, and finished product quality and food safety
Provide daily supervision of QA Technicians regarding training and development in proper procedures, standards, and handling of employee relations, including establishment of measurable goals and input on performance reviews
Train, develop, and mentor QA Technicians regarding food safety, quality, and legality
Manage shift planning/scheduling and work assignments for Quality Assurance department positions
Direct the inspection of incoming ingredients including random sampling of products, the physical condition of ingredients and packaging, fat and moisture content, and compliance with ingredient specifications
Ensure out-of-specification products, materials, and ingredients are put on hold, investigations conducted, disposition determined, and issues resolved
Act as technical liaison for Quality Assurance department in the absence of the Quality Assurance Manager: externally with customers and vendors; internally with production, R&D, marketing, and procurement for all quality processes
Initiate quality complaint investigations; verify corrective action completion and continued conformance
Support facility during inspections, customer audits, and other interactions with regulatory agencies/customers
Support facility with required certifications
Participate in new product development and commercialization
Oversee label and packaging proofing and verification program to ensure correct labels are applied during manufacturing
Lead/train and participate in internal audits and mock recalls while ensuring compliance to internal quality policies and applicable local regulations through the audits, observations, process reviews, and development of corrective actions with management
Inspect work areas for safety hazards, observe employees safe work habits, and take corrective action as necessary; fill out accident investigation reports and attend safety meetings, as appropriate; communicate and follow up to meet safety goals
Participate in training programs as needed (e.g., cGMP, HACCP)
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related degree preferred; HACCP certification preferred
Minimum of 5 years of progressive and demonstrated quality assurance and food safety management leadership experience in the food industry or manufacturing industry
Strong computer skills including experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
Excellent skills in the areas of teamwork, decision making, relationship building, coaching, and motivating
Ability to solve complex problems with attention to detail and the ability to think critically
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent skills in the areas of teamwork, motivation, decision making, relationship building, and coaching
Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related degree preferred; HACCP certification preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Health Savings Account (HSA) (available with enrollment in a qualifying medical plan)
Term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Accidental death, and dismemberment
401(k) plan
Company
Flagstone Foods
Flagstone Foods is a manufacturer of snack nuts, culinary nuts, trail mixes, and other nut-based foods.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-08-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Harry Overly
President & CEO, Board Member
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