DWB Quality Assurance & Sanitation Supervisor (7pm-7am)
On-siteNorth Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Direct all sanitation and quality activities during off-shift hours to ensure the facility consistently meets food safety, quality, and operational standards. Verify thorough cleaning of equipment and production areas, perform pre-operational inspections, and sign off on equipment readiness. Lead the sanitation team, assign daily work, and coordinate functions with the Day Shift Quality Supervisor. Monitor chemical usage, titration rates, and safety practices while maintaining records and books. Provide initial and ongoing training for quality inspectors, conduct performance appraisals, and implement corrective actions for identified deficiencies. Assist in plant trials, critical process improvements, and supplier deficiency resolutions. Ensure all activities comply with federal regulations, SQF requirements, and Master Sanitation Schedules. Work independently to resolve problems across production, maintenance, and warehouse teams.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing or similar environment
- Willingness to work overnight hours and adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in food science, biology, chemistry, or engineering
- Working knowledge of sanitation procedures, chemicals, and equipment in a food plant
- Strong understanding of GMPs, HACCP, allergen control, and food safety regulations
- Understanding of Clean In Place (CIP) and Clean Out Place (COP) systems
- Microbial knowledge in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with quality systems, complaint handling software, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, SQF, GFSI)
- Understanding of government regulations (FDA, USDA)
- Knowledge of root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto)
- Understanding of kosher, halal, organic, and non-GMO documentation
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, databases, and reporting tools
- Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and lead cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
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