Supervisor, Quality Assurance
$80,000–$80,000 year
On-siteGustine, California, United States
Job Summary
Supervise lab employees to maximize productivity and adhere to highest quality and food safety standards. Provide leadership, assign work, and resolve product and employee complaints in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensure proper procedures are followed for HACCP, GMP, sanitation, and labeling programs while supporting internal and external audits. Coordinate work schedules, estimate labor hours, and maintain quality records by reviewing variances and performing root cause analysis. Train staff on quality and safety processes, recommend improvements to production methods, and manage performance including feedback and disciplinary action. Work flexible hours including weekends and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a science-based area (ex: Microbiology, Food Science, Dairy Science) of study preferred, or a minimum of 2 years demonstrated laboratory experience in a lead role, preferably in dairy food manufacturing
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices
- Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures
- Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, LIMS application, SAP preferred
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail
- Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines
- Ability to select, lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage and retain a team of employees
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to understand cost containment and budgetary principles
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a science-based area (ex: Microbiology, Food Science, Dairy Science) of study preferred
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