QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST & PRODUCT LABELING SUPERVISOR - OAK CREEK, WI

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing that Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs are followed within the plant. 
• Responsible for conducting routine sanitation checks, ensuring HACCP and USDA regulations are strictly enforced.
• Provides Technical support to QA Technicians, on FS/QA matters and developing corrective actions.
• Direct Quality Assurance Technicians Supervision.
• Creates QA Technicians schedules.
• Responsible for routine Food Quality Program/SQF tasks.
• Works in tandem with the QA Manager and assists in developing, writing, and implementing SOPs and driving continuous improvement.
• Leads or assists in internal investigations into quality and food safety issues
• Responsible for performing monthly facilities inspections.
• Provides support investigating customer complaints.
• Hands on training in Food Safety, Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities and personnel safety.
• Performs other functions as assigned.

Requirements:

• Progressive experience implementing or maintaining an SQF system.
• Experience is preferable in a fresh food processing environment, driving improvement of food safety culture.
• Technical knowledge and experience in Food Safety and regulatory requirements.
• Experience maintaining or implementing an SQF system in a food manufacturing environment. Progressive 3+ years of experience within Food Safety and Quality in a food manufacturing environment, preferably with supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated track record of success in implementing and monitoring critical Food Safety and Quality systems. High attention to detail while working within a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of USDA and FDA, HACCP certified, SQF Practitioner. PCQI certified practitioners are plus.
• Seafood HACCP certified is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively work with all managerial and employee levels, ability to communicate in Spanish desirable.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and use creative and innovative approaches to resolve complex problems.
• Team building/team leadership skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize based on business need/risk.
• Experience in allergen management.
• Strong knowledge of chemical safety and food industry sanitation procedures.
• Computer skills, to include Office, Excel, and Power Point.
• Lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs., standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and working in a refrigerated environment (32F-38F).