Quality Assurance Supervisor

ABOUT US

Friendly work environment, amazing clients, and great opportunity for professional growth At Crescent Foods, we pride ourselves in being the first company to offer such a wide variety of quality Halal Chicken, Beef, Lamb, and turkey products in premium packaging sold to markets nationwide. We pride ourselves in raising and processing the chickens and cattle in humane conditions, while ensuring that the entire farm-to- fork philosophy adheres to the strictest ethical guidelines. We believe we are answerable to our loyal customers, our vendors, and our employees, all of whom make us successful. We are dedicated to our mission to provide healthy meals to families across the nation. We might be pioneers in the industry, but our story has just begun. Please visit our website to learn more about our organization.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role performs quality tasks to track, monitor, analyze, document, and report on materials, equipment, processes, and products, physical inspections on equipment, products, and documents to assure they are correct and complete, ensuring they meet Crescent Food, USDA, and State or local governments standards. The candidate will also assist in fieldwork related to pest control and sanitation along with assisting in training needs and plant training programs for new QA and current employees to assure that employees performing tasks are capable and the requirements are being met. Coordinate and monitor QA audits, and reviews of operational systems to include the following: QA Technicians, QA Leads, as needed, duties to include operation/calibration of equipment, aseptic technique when sampling and completing microbiological testing, information management \ (SPC, Computer Data Entry into spreadsheets & databases). This position may require working non-traditional hours (evening, weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers' needs.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Verify overall plant product quality by conducting and evaluating various product tests and tests related to ingredients and packaging.
• Assist QA Manager in external auditing schemes such as GFSI - BRC / SQF-Safe Quality Food
• Assist with leading internal audits to monitor processes, facilities, and systems.
• Assists management with employee training and monitoring on GMPs, HACCP, M.S.D.S. & Allergen controls.
• Assists with the implementation, communication, and education of improvement programs designed to monitor and develop, the process deviations and the quality of the product assurance
• Assures the quality of the products Leaving the facility/warehouse in compliance with quality standards and government regulations.
• Backup/Alternative for this Position: QA Assistant Manager
• Completes and files all QA inspection forms in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and take corrective action when necessary, regarding product date coding and trade age management at all levels of product movement.
• Responsible for verifying the accuracy and appropriateness of in-process formulae, specifications, and testing procedures and initiating changes as required.
• Provide training to plant operations personnel on quality programs, quality control testing, equipment sanitation, and general sanitation and housekeeping practices to promote the safe and cost-effective production of a quality product.
• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.
• Resolve major quality problems at the plant level, warehouse, and other areas as required.
• Flexibility in work schedule as required. Must be able to work extended hours and weekends
• Function as an information source for other departments when critical quality issues arise.
• Formalize the HACCP plan and need to be a member of the HACCP team.
• Prepare plant evaluation reports and submit them to Quality Assurance Manager.
• Perform and document periodic sanitation and safety audits and make recommendations to management for improvement.
• Participate in QA Council/attends meetings.
• Perform pre-operational (pre-op) and operational sanitation inspections to assure that all GMPs, SSOPs, and CCPs are followed.
• In the absence of the Quality Assurance Supervisor the Quality Assurance Manager will fill in.
• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• Proven track record of successfully delivering results and leading people & projects in a manufacturing Knowledge of state, local, and federal food safety laws including SQF, USDA, GMP's, CCP, HACCP, SSOPs and SOPs, Food Defense, and Food Safety Culture guidelines and regulations.
• Proficient in standard business office software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Fluency in written and verbal English, bilingual (Spanish) is a plus
• Demonstrated independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, analytical ability, and professional demeanor.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma - associate degree Preferred or 3 years equivalent work experience
• 1 – 3 years experience in QA/QC in the food industry preferred
• R & D a must
• Poultry, Meat, and handling preparing, or cooking background a must
• Ability to speak and communicate in Spanish, a plus but not mandatory

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in a back-office warehouse setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office and logistics equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. PPE required while in manufacturing areas. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

It is Crescent Foods' policy to seek and employ qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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