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Responsible for all aspects of quality during the production shift. This Supervisor will work closely with and communicate with operations, ensuring all finished products meet specifications and customer expectations.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

NJ Fair Lawn

Job Type:

Quality

Job Posting Title:

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Job Description:

**Schedule:** One weekend day required with a weekday off; primarily first/second shift hours

**Work Location:** 20-01 Broadway, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

**Benefits:** Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

**Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:** $73,000 - $124,000 annually with additional bonus potential.

Roles & Responsibilities:

+ Food Safety: Must comply with all GMPs, SQF requirements, and other Food Safety related items as deemed necessary by the company

+ Ensure that all direct reports comply with all Company Food Safety Policies and federal regulations.

+ Must be able to maintenance compliance with all Plant Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations in accordance with Company Best Practices, Policies, and required government regulations.

+ Ensure that all direct reports also comply with all Safety requirements in accordance with Company Policies and Government regulations.

+ Provides input in department and program development; fosters Continuous Improvement and team environment; facility advocate for Food Safety and Quality; monitor and implement policies, programs, rules and regulations for compliance.

+ Trouble shoots and problem solves as needed.

+ Assesses QA programs’ efficacy; coordinates and administers QA programs and workflow.

+ Investigates consumer/customer complaints and develops response and corrective actions

+ Supervise hourly Associates and Team Leaders/Coordinators to ensure that an efficient and effective workflow is created on a day-to-day basis.

+ Oversee QA lead/lab tech daily functions as well as develops the work schedule for all technicians.

+ In the absence of the Quality Supervisor, the Quality Manager or Quality Lead covers his/her responsibilities.

+ The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs _._

Qualifications & Experience:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science or related field required.

+ Proficient and effective use of communication and Microsoft Office.

+ Manufacturing and Food Industry Experience preferred.

+ Food Processing related certification is a plus.

+ Must be highly organized and work well under pressure. Must be able to work independently, as well as under supervision.

+ Must be able to work effectively with others, have good interpersonal and leadership skills.

+ Must be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness.

+ Is cross functional in all areas of department, trouble shoot and corrects issues.

+ Works with facility leadership and Corporate FS&Q to execute the plants required FS&Q employee training program.

+ Develop team member skill sets by conducting evaluations and recommending development opportunities by continuing education, seminars, trade shows and other methods.

+ Must be a strong advocate of compliance, an experienced trainer, and an accomplished supervisor of technical resources with a proven record in building and motivating successful FS&Q efforts.

+ Required in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and their interpretation such as Current Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, Risked-based Preventative Controls, Stability Guidelines, Sanitation practices and Sanitary Design as it relates to food manufacturing.

+ Must possess sound reasoning ability, analytical, and creative skills to investigate problems in order to recommend and implement solutions.

+ Efficient computer skills; strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint are required. Familiarity with wed-based programs is preferred including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically Excel, Power Point and Access) along with SAP, Infinity-QS and Tracegains.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.

As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.

By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.

To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.