Quality Assurance Supervisor at J.M. Smucker

Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food and Beverage, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
1 year of experience in food quality
1 year of leadership experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork skills
100% on-site work arrangement (3rd Shift 10:30pm-7am with flexibility for nights, weekends, holidays)
Ability and willingness to work off shift and flow to the work as needed

Responsibilities

Maintain documentation of and support management of the HARPC/HACCP/BRC and Food Safety Programs and trainings
Manage CCP of metal detectors (training, validation, calibration, etc.)
Manage FSMA for compliance and updates
Manage Document control logs
Support new product development, product moves, and changes to existing products
Ensure specifications are complete and achievable at hand-off to operations
Develop HACCP plans for product launches and support the HACCP certification
Act as quality operations liaison at the plant
Support Audit processes
Conduct follow up support on corrective actions and effectiveness checks
Demonstrate knowledge of standards and provide guidance as needed to cross functional support groups of U.S. Food GMP’s (FSMA)
Demonstrate knowledge of standards and provide guidance as needed to cross functional support groups for Hostess policies, associated documents, and requirements
Support regulatory (Kosher, RSPO, Gluten free, Allergen Control) activities at the plant (as applicable)
Have a working knowledge of BRC Standards (in-depth knowledge)
Support the harmonization and compliance of Hostess Quality and Food Safety Systems across assigned operations
Steward Site Policy and support transition of corporate policy to local policy
Conduct line assessments to ensure facility and process is capable of producing product meeting Hostess expectations
Plant assist – Support Quality Manager and Operations Audit processes through line start-ups, change overs, walk-throughs, trials, meetings, and act as general designee to the Quality Manager
Prepare various reports and metrics upon request
Conduct necessary training courses and education (i.e., inspection/auditor, Food Safety)
Assist with the implementation of quality systems and programs to ensure quality and food safety standards meet key performance drivers for the business
Interface regularly as a resource and quality point of contact with cross-functional teams including Operations Management, Engineering, Procurement, corporate Quality, and R&D
Educate, train and coach appropriate personnel within the plant on the criticality of GMP, Food Safety, Business risk and Quality Management System activities
Give recommendations and guidance to organization management on best practices