Urban Farmer · 8 hours ago
2nd Shift Quality Assurance Supervisor
Manteno, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expUrban Farmer is seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Supervisor who will oversee the quality assurance activities within the plant, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards such as HACCP, GMP, and ISO. This role is instrumental in maintaining product safety, integrity, and customer satisfaction.
Food and BeverageSnack Food
Responsibilities
Direct all quality assurance activities for the plant, including sanitation, work-in-process (WIP) and finished product analysis, package integrity testing, HACCP/GMP compliance, and process control
Conduct and manage plant audits focusing on GMPs, sanitation, and other regulatory compliances, coordinating improvement activities with management
Oversee and supervise HACCP plans and records, reviewing documentation daily to ensure compliance with critical control points (CCPs) and quality control points (QCPs)
Review daily in-process values to ensure compliance with customer specifications
Provide a daily production quality report to the management team
Supervise the Hold & Release program, ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures
Responsible for conducting mock recall exercises to verify the effectiveness of the product recall strategy
Immediately report all food safety and quality issues to Plant and QA management
Investigate, report, and formulate corrective action plans concerning Plant and QA management issues
Manage the QC lab inventory and oversee the submission of samples to third-party laboratories for external quality analysis
Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, and stability samples
Provide GMP, HACCP, Food Defense, and Food Safety training for QC technicians, contractors, and temporary staff
Manage and oversee records for all the prerequisite programs to ensure comprehensive training and adherence to quality standards
Assist technicians in resolving complex Quality Assurance issues, promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement
Participate in cross-functional teams to integrate quality assurance considerations into broader operational decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field and experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory role within quality assurance in the food manufacturing industry, preferably in pizza production
In-depth knowledge of FDA, USDA, and other relevant food safety regulations
PCQI and HACCP certification
Proven leadership abilities and effective team management skills
Company
Urban Farmer
Urban Farmer is a leading manufacturer of better-for-you frozen foods and plant-based pizzas.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Chris Jaromin
Chief Executive Officer
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