Quality Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

REPORTS TO:                 Plant Manager

 

DIRECT REPORTS:          Quality Technician, Quality Inspector

 

FLSA STATUS:                Exempt

 

 

ROLE:

 

The Quality Supervisor is responsible for the management of Genpak’s Quality Assurance initiatives for their assigned plant.  Responsibilities are to be completed with consideration of safety, cost, efficiency, timeliness, and production of a quality product within specifications. This is a highly collaborative position requiring strong organizational, follow up, and communication skills. The ability to cultivate relationships with corporate, the plant manufacturing team, plant vendors and customers is essential in the achievement of objectives.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor the Quality Management System inclusive of all processes and procedures to maintain alignment with food safety, regulatory, customer, and corporate quality standards.

 

Oversee the facility’s inspection and testing of materials and product to ensure adherence to quality standards. Manage facility testing equipment including calibration.

 

Actively identify and address quality issues. Manage the facility hold/release program Interact with floor personnel daily

 

Monitor QA information systems (InfinityQS and others) to support accurate recording and tracking of quality issues.

 

Facilitate compliance with all food safety programs to include HACCP, GMP, allergen control, lot traceability, internal auditing, sanitation, and others. Lead the manufacturing group during regulatory audits, SQF audits, and customer audits/visits. Be HACCP certified and trained as an SQF Practitioner.

 

Lead quality and food safety related training including new hire orientation and annual refresher training.