Supervisor Quality Assurance- 1st Shift

**Description**

Champion Petfoods is looking for team players We are hiring for a Quality Assurance Supervisor to join our rapidly growing company in Auburn, KY. With thirty years of growth in the global pet food sector, our ORIJEN and ACANA brands define our vision of becoming the Global Leader in Advancing Premium Food for Pets. If you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success by working in our award-winning company we would love to hear from you.

**Summary**

A Quality Assurance Supervisor works with the Quality Assurance Manager and supporting kitchen personnel in the recognition, prevention, and alleviation of food safety hazards; effectiveness of the sanitation program; and ensures the flow and testing of raw materials and finished goods is completed in a timely manner.

**Responsibilities**

+ Ensures compliance with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard audit requirements (i.e. Safe Quality Foods [SQF] certification) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles.

+ Reviews and approves corrective action plans for resolution of audit non-conformance reports.

+ Conducts periodic internal audits to verify compliance with established program requirements.

+ Periodically monitors and audits facility personnel to ensure all established food safety operating procedures are being followed.

+ Facilitates the maintenance of SQF and HACCP audit compliance systems and ensures their integrity through validation and verification.

+ Assists in the development and execution of verification programs required to validate regulatory requirements.

+ Ensures adherence to food safety and HACCP programs.

+ Helps to define risk categories and ensures their prioritization in the development of processes.

+ Assists in the development of general food safety and regulatory compliance standards.

+ Acts as a qualified consultant on all food safety related matters.

+ Supervise the work of laboratory personnel engaged in performing routine and specialized technical procedures, including planning laboratory work, evaluating work performed, and handling procedural and technical laboratory problems.

+ Monitor quality control programs to ensure reliability of testing procedures, proper function of laboratory equipment and compliance; prepare and maintain applicable records.

+ Monitor turnaround times and perform technical and administrative quality control checks on outgoing data to ensure accuracy.

+ Responsible for IQ, OQ, and PQ (Installation, Operational, and Performance Quality) of new instrumentation and equipment set up in the laboratory as assigned.

+ Maintain an adequately supplied, properly cleaned and safe laboratory to minimize test delays, test errors and mishaps by using good laboratory and housekeeping practices.

+ Lead the companys sanitation and environmental testing program, responsible for enforcing the policies and procedures surrounding food safety, HACCP, and GMPs.

+ Coordinate the activities of Sanitation Team Leads, ensuring that the facility is in compliance with all food sanitation standards.

+ Guide and direct Sanitation Team Leads during the disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembly in accordance with the sanitation SOPs.

+ Audit effectiveness of the Sanitation program and maintain sanitation records.

+ Responsible for overseeing the maintenance and hygiene of all sanitation equipment.

+ Coordinates the activities of the third-party pest control company.

+ Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the pest management program with effective follow-up of any observations and recommendations made by the pest management company including but not limited to monitoring trend analysis reports, review of monthly/quarterly records, and accompanying the pest management technician to validate the service.

+ Responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining the master sanitation schedule (MSS).

+ Compiles required reports regarding inspections, sanitation non-conformances, pest control activity, and submits corrective actions when applicable.

+ Recommends adjustments to schedules, procedures, sanitation practices, and alterations to pest management plan to QA Manager as needed.

+ Responsible for developing training materials and providing training for kitchen associates/contract sanitation related to sanitation and food safety systems.

+ Develop & maintain policies and SOPs to follow regulatory and/or external food safety certification requirements, changes in processes/equipment, and/or facility/corporate direction.

+ Orders, manages inventory, and ensures safe storage of sanitation agents and cleaning substances.

+ Manages costs and makes recommendations for continuous improvement.

+ Maintains work hours and tasks completed in accordance with accurately noting spend to given budget.

+ Supervise various personnel functions including, but not limited to interviewing, hiring, performance appraisals, and vacation schedules.

+ Design work schedules for direct reports to maintain efficiencies.

+ Maintain required documentation, which is current, legible, readily understood, complete and accurate to ensure compliance with procedures and specifications.

+ Oversees various process improvement initiatives to better ensure ongoing compliance.

+ Assists facility operations related to customer food safety and quality assurance complaints and investigates appropriately when needed.

+ Responsible for developing training materials and providing training for plant associates in food safety systems including HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Food Defense.

+ Develop & maintain policies and SOPs to be in compliance with regulatory and/or external food safety certification requirements, changes in processes/equipment, and/or facility/corporate direction.

+ Assist with all 3rd party and regulatory audits.

+ Other responsibilities as assigned.

**Requirements**

Minimum of 2 years required in a Food Safety/Sanitation/QA-QC supervisory role.

+ S. Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field; commensurate experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

+ Working knowledge of GMP, Food Safety, HACCP, GLP, GDP, EMP, and Quality Assurance programs.

+ Knowledge of process controls and general food manufacturing principles.

+ Become a subject matter expert on State and Federal Regulatory programs (USDA, FDA and State specific) including Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

+ Effective written and verbal skills.

+ Experience in creating formal written protocols.

+ Ability to set priorities, utilize and coordinate resources, and manage projects from start to finish with little or no supervision.

+ Ability to effectively work on a team, both as a leader and member.

+ Proficient in documentation and workflow.

+ Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.

**Working Conditions**

24/7 availability may be required.

+ Willing to work any shift as necessary.

+ Travel to off-site locations may be required.

Exposure to a pet food production environment that includes dust, noise, odors, and/or fluctuating temperatures.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.