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Quality Assurance Supervisor 1st Shift - Onsite
Ferndale, WA
Our quality products have a heritage dating back to the early 1800’s at the Hempler’s family sausage kitchen in Borken, Germany. Hans Hempler worked in the family sausage business in Germany as a youngster. He served as an apprentice sausage maker and learned first-hand the family’s old secret recipes becoming a master sausage maker before moving to the United States. Hans came to the United States in 1928 and, in those early years, worked hard and saved his money. It is our mission, and passion, to produce and distribute the highest quality products, while operating with the highest integrity and standards for personalized service to our customers. We strive to achieve these results by purchasing high quality ingredients and by employing passionate people, training them well, and developing an extended “family” of employees dedicated to accomplishing our mission.
Assist the Quality Assurance Manager by overseeing day-to-day quality assurance operations as performed by QA technicians, including the monitoring and verification of HACCP and SQF procedures. Manage the scheduling of QA technicians. Participate in developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance and Food Safety related programs such as HACCP, SSOP's, and GMP's and make sure they comply with USDA regulatory standards.
SCHEDULE:
Day Shift – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Wage: $68,000 - $78,000, DOE and subject to all required taxes and withholdings.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Organized, efficient and detail oriented. Able to establish priorities yet be flexible as required.
- Understands and exercises the concept of confidentiality.
- Computer literate and proficient in the use of software programs such as MS Office Word, Excel, and Ross ERP
- Show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work. Excellent communication skills.
- Experience working in a customer-focused and fast-paced professional environment.
- Thorough knowledge of HACCP system and USDA regulations. Expertise involving GMP and HACCP compliance activities.
- Hands-on expertise in developing Quality Systems.
- May perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in food science or related scientific major is preferred.
2-3 years of supervisory experience in quality assurance. Must demonstrate technical ability and food safety decision-making competency.
Oversee all day-to-day Quality Assurance plant operations. Ensure that Quality Assurance tasks are completed.
Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with SQF Practitioner assignments, HACCP tasks and regulatory projects.
Direct collection of samples of products from raw materials, operating lines and finished product; checks and verifies records and charts.
Visually inspects labeling, coding and packaging of finished products and supervises the same results from technicians.
Inform production supervisors and Quality Control Manager of out of tolerance product, material, labeling, incorrect coding or packaging.
Assist with the approval, release, or rejection of all raw materials, finished goods, and in-process materials, ensuring they meet quality standards.
Develop new or enhanced testing procedures.
Conducts experimental analysis, evaluates results, and establishes quality assurance or testing guidelines.
Standardizes, calibrates and utilizes scientific equipment such as pH meters, AWmeters, O2 meters, weight scales, etc.
Supervise the upkeep and accuracy of standardization logs for the calibration of equipment and testing procedures.
Develop and utilize written analytical procedures and SOPs.
Prepare data and perform computer data entry to record information regarding all test results consistent with current documented procedures, written or verbal instruction from the QC manager, or company policy.
Exercise oversight authority for raw materials, batch mixing and packaging lines.
Possesses the authority to stop, hold, divert or retain batches or finished products when test or weight check results indicate that corrective action is necessary to meet established quality or customer parameters.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HACCP and all other relevant safety procedures.
Participate in plant sanitation projects, mandatory training and overtime work.
On a regular and continuous basis, exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the functional area.
The Quality Assurance Supervisor oversees all QA technicians, all shifts.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Temperatures can be extreme (hot or cold) depending on the season and the area of work.
Stand for long periods of time. Perform repetitive tasks.
Organoleptic data collection. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard or calculator.
Ability to lift at least 60 pounds.
ABOUT HEMPLER: We offer a creative environment filled with other talented people. We are committed to rewarding our teammates for their hard work, enthusiasm, and professional excellence. Company perks include:
BENEFITS:
- Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage.
- 9 Paid holidays, paid time off.
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Plan
- Employee Discount
TO APPLY: Hempler’s Food Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Hempler’s Food Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veterans’ status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact us at 1-866-477-4144.
**Please note, we do not engage with outside recruiters. All recruitment processes are managed internally by our Talent Acquisition team. Thank you.
