Bay State Milling Company · 3 weeks ago
Supervisor, Quality Assurance
Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expBay State Milling Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee and enhance their Food Safety and Quality programs. The role involves monitoring quality across various stages of production, ensuring compliance with standards, and leading a team of QA Technicians.
BakeryFood Processing
Responsibilities
Evaluate and monitor quality of inbound ingredients, inventories, production, and finished products
Identify, correct, and follow up on quality deviations
Active support in execution of Food Security Programs, Audits (GFSI, Internal, and Customer), and Integrated Pest Management
Manage program for load out sampling and analyses on incoming ingredients and dry blending products
Make ship/no ship decisions
Obtain an understanding of customer’s business and provide technical support as needed
This position provides guidance and leadership to the laboratory team in the area of regulatory inspections and program administration, as well as provides support in the area of sanitation
Supply plant personnel with raw material, in-process, and finished goods results
Identify any deviations from established standards
Evaluate trends and cost/value opportunities
Work closely with procurement and production to consistently achieve customer quality specifications through raw material and finished product testing
Develop and execute policies and programs to maintain the facility at “audit ready” status and achieve acceptable third-party, internal, and customer audit scores
Develop and implement improvements to data systems
Provide training as necessary on improvements
Evaluate and prioritize incoming samples for testing
Provide analytical test procedure training, and implement programs to maintain all laboratory equipment to produce accurate and repeatable analytical results
Validate results through review of cross-check results
Promptly address any cross-check results showing a negative trend
Active participation in the Commercialization Process including, but not limited to, label approval process, specification development, product matching projects, etc
Respond and resolve daily quality and food safety non-conformities, and document Corrective Action to prevent future occurrences
Maintain and Build on relationships with local customer base
Be a point of contact with customers for inquiries and questions relating to food safety and quality of the product
Directly supervise QA Technicians
Conduct training of facility personnel, and provide guidance for employees with regards to food safety and quality concerns
Lead and/or actively participate in initiatives to support Corporate Quality Assurance business plan and site programs such as safety, recognition, enlistment, and community service
Partner with Technical Services to address any questions relating to product performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Cereal Science, Biology, Chemistry, Milling Science or equivalent
1-3 years laboratory experience
Capable of following and communicating written and verbal instructions in English
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write in English and complete reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and top management
Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Demonstrated ability to apply statistical concepts
Experienced in use of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation formats, and web based applications
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables at any given time
Ability to offer solutions, be open to change, or drive change when necessary
Ability to travel out of state periodically
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Ability to work in a plant manufacturing facility
Ability to work in a safe manner and follow company policies regarding safety
Preferred
Previous laboratory Supervisory experience
Working knowledge of Microbiology
FDA Food Safety regulations
GFSI programs
Experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS)
Company
Bay State Milling Company
Since, 1899, Bay State Milling has proudly provided exceptional quality flour and plant-based ingredients to the grain-based foods industry.
201-500 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Peter Banat
Chief Financial Officer
Nicole Gasaway
Chief People & Impact Officer
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