QA SUPERVISOR - 2nd Shift

The QA Supervisor position supervises a team of QA Technicians and assists in assuring microbiological quality.

Essential Job Functions/Duties:

• Performs microbiological and other quality assurance tests.
• Assures accuracy of testing with quality assurance lab checks and known standard comparisons.
• Promotes (GMP) good manufacturing practices and HACCP compliance.
• Assists QA Technician in contacting, performing tests for and reporting of results to outside lab clients and USDA (towards gaining USDA recognized status).
• Uses SPC method in evaluation of results.
• Perform tests according to standards, which include but not limit to, pathogen identification, bacterial quantification, sample collection, fat rancidity tests and shelf-life studies.
• Assists QA Technician and QA Manager in developing microbiological standards and determine causes and correction actions for deviations from standards.
• Learn policies and procedures, prerequisite programs, SSOP plan, animal health and welfare program, basic export requirements, federal regulations regarding sanitation, HACCP, cooling, chilling, freezing and labeling requirements.
• Performs all supervisory duties including assisting the QA Manager in recruiting, hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating QA Technicians.
• Assists in response to customer complaints regarding microbiological weaknesses.
• Assists lab manager in developing an efficient lab budge.
• Serve as back of QA Technicians, when necessary, to complete priority projects.
• Assist technicians with assorted projects beyond routine tests, including but not limited to research product development, consultation visits to plant facilities, continuing education courses, plans education programs, performing special tests/reports and attending meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Food Technology, Poultry Sciences or closely related field or equivalent experience.
• One to three years of experience in microbiology lab or food quality preferred.
• Quality assurance experience in poultry processing plant preferred.
• Demonstrated successful supervisor skills, communication, written and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of computers and software including Word and Excel.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds, work under pressure, stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to make independent judgment in routine tests.
• Must be able to be exposed to cold/wet/damp environments daily.