Quality Assurance Supervisor

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.*Description** Responsible for all supervisory activities including, but not limited to, scheduling, performance, hiring, discipline, coaching, training and development and termination recommendations.* Facilitate transitions between shifts and seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members and Production Management* Maintain a safe work environment at all times by having safe work instructions, practices, and procedures in place for all positions and ensuring that employees are trained to understand and comply with those procedures. Apply corrective action consistently when required.* Continuously monitor, through subordinates, plant operations to ensure compliance with all quality and food safety programs through regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), performance of sanitation audits, food safety checks (HACCP), and product quality checks conducted according to organization policies. Actively participate in prevention and correction of quality-related errors.* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and recommending changes within own area of responsibility* Prepare a variety of routine and special reports that document testing activities, test results, and operational issues involving product quality and safety such as swab tests, finished product tests, and HACCP audits.* Administer the product recall program and disposition of returned product.* Utilize SPC and other statistical tools to improve areas within the QA function. Produce and distribute reports analyzing QA, Food Safety and Microbiological data and trends of raw materials and finished products. Provide recommendations to management where unacceptable QA or Food Safety results have been identified.* Act as plant representative to USDA personnel as needed.* Perform other duties as assigned.* Must have Bachelors in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology and/or other related degrees * HACCP, PCQI, SQF practitioner* Should be able to provide and presents reports, review documents and sign-off on records needed on a daily basis* Will be directly reporting to the QC Manager* Will need a proficient skills on Computer software and applications used in OFI Quality Management and ERP System. * Flexibility on schedule but most particularly will be covering startup and day shift (5:00 – 3:00 pm)* Must have strong analytical skilThe client is an established food manufacturer with strong success and reputable products.Competitive Salary Benefits

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