1st Shift FSQA Supervisor

Job Overview

The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor is the primary back-up to the FSQA Manager and will directly supervise and coordinate the activities within the lab to ensure the quality of product is consistent with Company expectations and customer requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the FSQA department in the efforts to ensure raw materials and packaged products meet GLC and customer specifications  
• Develop, implement, review and maintain programs that support food safety fundamentals in cooperation with plant FSQA Manager
• Facilitate the effective implementation and maintenance of quality audit programs including SQF, Identity preserved and customer specific audits.
• Facilitate investigations and support corrective and preventive actions related to the food safety and quality programs
• Coordinate and respond to customer concerns related to food safety and product quality 
• Communicate with cross-functional plant teams on FSQA projects, audit results and corrective actions
• Facilitate and support training of all organization personnel to drive competency in execution of functions affecting product legality, safety and customer specifications 
• Communicate with plant and corporate FSQA on supplier concerns to resolve and mitigate problems
• Facilitate internal audits of all plant areas for food safety and GMP compliance
• Support sanitation programs to drive plant cleanliness and adequate documentation
• Function as direct supervisor of the hourly FSQA team members and evaluate their performance for continuous improvement   
• Observe and evaluate laboratory and operational processes to drive continuous improvement on issues relating to the food safety and quality programs 
• Coordinate and participate in FSQA mock exercises such as Mock Trace/Recall and Mock Intruder
• Facilitate and support product sampling and shelf life product retention program
• Motivate and lead by example
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.              
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program
• Other responsibilities as assigned by plant and corporate leadership
• Maintain company confidentiality 

The pay for this position is $60,500.00 to $87,700.00. All offers will be based on a candidate’s skills, prior relevant experience, applicable degrees and certifications, and internal equity. This range is specific to New York and may not be applicable to other locations.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field, or commensurate experience.      
• 2 years of Quality supervision experience or more. 
• 2 years of lab experience or more. 
• In depth understanding of chemical and physical processes relating to cheese and packaging quality.   
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.   
• Ability to administer a proactive management approach.  
• Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to lab technicians, as well as other personnel.   
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond the routine issues.   
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. 
• Able to work in the US without corporate sponsorship.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with thermal processing and/or industrial pasteurization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Related Science Degree. 
• SAP experience. 
• SQF certified.  
• PCQI Certified.
• HACCP Certification.

Working Conditions

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