• FSQA Supervisor Job Details | Great Lakes Cheese

    Great Lakes Cheese (La Crosse, WI)


    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

     

    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

     

    • Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.

    • Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.

    • Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.

    • Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

    • Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.

    • Work is performed in a lab setting.

     

    EEOC & Disclaimer

     

    Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.