QA Supervisor

Job description

The SQF practitioner will be responsible for the development. Implementation, review, maintenance, validation, and auditing of the SQF system, including food safety and quality.

Responsibilities:

  • Gather, monitor, analyze, and report on food quality information and related data

  • Responsible to develop, validate, verify, implement, review SQF system

  • Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF system

  • Communicate essential information to relevant personnel for an effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF system

  • Implementation and maintenance of the quality management system, including HACCP to ensure the continuous improvement of quality

  • Translate and incorporate good manufacturing practices (GMP) into operational practices

  • Critically analyze processes and procedure to identify and assess potential food safety hazards and quality defects

  • Impart ongoing employee training for HACCP, SOPs and GMPs

  • Assist in Research and Development

  • Perform routine analysis

  • Participate in team management meetings in order to discuss/solve plant issues and to achieve better efficiencies

  • Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees, developing personal growth opportunities for the QA department

  • Oversee development and training of QA personnel. Ensure that employee’s abilities, knowledge and qualification meet production requirements

  • Handle issues related to direct reports performance and attendance

  • Participate in the development and implementation of production and inventory control systems and procedures

  • Carry out any relevant duties as directed by the Senior Production Manager or Senior Leadership Team

  • Carry out other duties as required

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years experience working in food manufacturing facility

  • Degree in Food Safety or Science Technology would be an asset

  • Knowledge and experience with environmental testing

  • Solid Health & Safety background

  • Management experience in multicultural environment preferred

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Bellingham, WA 98225: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • ISO 9001: 1 year (Preferred)