Qa/Sanitation Superintendent

Job purpose

This position serves as a supervisor for HACCP, GMP, Organic, between all quality/food safety programs including but not limited to microbiological testing, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs, in-house and third-party audits, quality evaluations and compliance certifications. This position supports QA management to ensure full compliance with quality and food safety regulations.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

The Superintendent will primarily work third shift hours (11:00 pm to 7:30 am), however some daytime hours may be required to complete projects. The primary duty of this position is to manage the day-to-day activities of the second shift QA team and oversee 3rd shift sanitation and pre-operations. This position is the backup to the QA Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in oversight of program(s) for Sanitation, Packaging, Ingredient, Product and Process inspection or verification according to the government regulations, corporate standards, and good manufacturing practices.
• Supervises all quality and food safety floor activities ensuring they are meeting regulatory and company food safety polices/standards throughout all phases of the manufacturing process.
• Management of our 3rd party sanitation company.
• Identify and action deficiencies through Corrective Action Reports. Participate in Root Cause Analysis for effective solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in the areas of food safety, sanitation, and quality.
• Manage HLF micro standards programs.
• Engage HLF team cross-functional to solve customer complaints.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years working in food safety and sanitation in a food environment
• Bachelor's degree or above preferred, but not required
• HACCP & 3rd party audit certified
• Strong mathematical and critical thinking skills.
• Reliability, decisiveness, good judgment, assertiveness, flexibility, persistence, and patience
• Knowledge of food sanitation requirements
• Well-developed and demonstrated English-language communications (both written and verbal), interpersonal, and decision making abilities
• Ability to communicate and enforce quality and food safety expectations in a collaborative and effective manner.
• Ability to manage and resolve conflict in a positive way
• Ability to flex schedule to support the business.

Direct reports

• 2 direct reports. 21 indirect reports

What's in it for you?

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

• Competitive Salary
• Heath, dental & vision coverage
• Pay for performance incentives
• Employee & Family assistance programs
• Wellness Programs
• Retirement Planning
• Supplemental Parental Leaves
• Disability Support
• Volunteer hours
• Learning and mentorship opportunities
• Safety focused work environment

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Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for more details.

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