Job Title: Manufacturing Quality Supervisor
Pay Rate: Negotiable
Location: Indianapolis, IN

Position Summary: The 3rd shift QA Supervisor is responsible for routine segments of the quality assurance functions either directly or through QA Technicians. Responsible for the training of techniques and procedures for inspecting and testing customers products and for the conducting of research on products defects in order to recommend modifications in products and/or quality standards on the basis of this research and of analysis of customer complaints. May also include responsibility for actual inspection and testing operations.

• Follow all safety procedures and work as safe as possible at all times.
• Supervise the department for performing timely execution of product and packaging evaluations.
• Supervise the training of QA Technicians and ensure that proper skill sets are developed and documented.
• Assure that equipment and reagents are being calibrated and labeled.
• Establish sampling plans in the various steps of the following processes (may be a routine requirement) if perceived to be necessary:
• Troubleshoot and identify causes of quality deviations and provide recommendations for corrective and preventative measures.
• Perform GMP, HACCP and Sanitation Inspections.
• Available 24 hours a day via cell phone.
• Meet with QA Technicians daily and attend pre-shift meetings.
• Meet with the QA Managers regularly.
• Monitor the Incoming Inspection Program. Provide assistance with the tagging of ingredients.
• Work with the QA Managers to understand product formulation and creating blend sheets for production.
• Trained on QA analysis, calibration, and quality checks; assists QA Technicians if needed.
• Review all QA paperwork and charts daily. Follow up on any issues noted.
• Monitor QA retain and micro samples to ensure samples are saved and destroyed appropriately.
• Oversees the p H control program.
• Oversees weekly verification/calibration of scales, thermometers, refractometers, p H meters, CO2 Analyzer, Double Seam Inspection System and other instruments in the lab that require verification/calibration.
• Observes and verifies QA technicians and blenders are performing analytical tests appropriately.
• Ensure the QA technicians and blenders are trained annually on analytical tests.
• Enforce safety, GMP and Food Safety standards.
Plan the weekly QA Technician’s schedule and assure Production has QA coverage.

Experience for Success:

• Beverage/Food Industry Experience Required
• Excellent planning, analytical and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with ISO, SPC, and Process Improvement concepts.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks with various deadlines.
• Highly motivated, energetic with strong interpersonal skills.
• Work with the HR Manager and the QA Manager on any QA Human Resources related issues.
• Understand FSSC 22000 and ISO9001:2008 standards.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with some courses in food science, biology, microbiology, chemistry preferred.
• Education may be waived in lieu of experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in quality assurance/control function or supervisory experience in a beverage manufacturing environment. Length of work experience may be waived for internal candidate with quality assurance/control knowledge and experience.
• Must be knowledgeable in pasteurization/thermal process systems, HACCP programs and GMP policies.

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