QA Supervisor (2nd OR 3rd Shift) - Aurora, CO
Shift: M-F 2nd (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM) OR 3rd (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM)
Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000
Sign-on Bonus: $2,500
Opportunity Overview
We are seeking a QA Supervisor to oversee daily production floor activities related to quality assurance. The successful candidate will coordinate quality-related activities and provide leadership to maintain an effective food safety and quality management system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily activities of QA Technicians to ensure completion of all QA tasks.
- Provide guidance on quality and food safety issues to operations and QA teams.
- Coach, train, and support the QA team to facilitate business growth.
- Communicate daily with FSQA Technicians regarding production schedules and QA issues.
- Train FSQA Technicians and conduct new employee orientations.
- Maintain inventory of QC/lab supplies and coordinate training on new equipment.
- Assist the QA Manager with disciplinary actions as necessary.
- Review and organize operational paperwork daily.
- Support the execution of internal and third-party audits (e.g., customer, regulatory, GFSI) and participate in inspections; analyze results and address deficiencies.
- Collaborate with production managers, supervisors, and leads during formula changes and product issues.
- Assist with the company’s hold, trace, and recall program, including summarizing hold reports.
- Participate in familiarizing employees with plant operations as part of company safety programs.
- Assume some responsibilities of the QA Manager in their absence, serving as backup as needed.
- Perform tasks in accordance with established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), policies, and procedures.
- Support operations and other teams in reducing foreign object contamination.
- Oversee product releases and perform daily product and customer complaint reviews.
- Display a strong work ethic and positive influence in workplace settings.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience working in a food production Quality Assurance department.
- 2+ years of supervisory experience.
- Flexible schedule, including availability to work weekends as necessary.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Adherence to production dress code standards and good personal hygiene.
- Active participation on the production floor.
- Ability to use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
- Capability to stoop, kneel, or bend.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds; assistance required for heavier weights.
- Ability to push/pull up to 45 pounds; assistance required for heavier weights.