Reference #: 48abef69-94bd-41fe-9f9b-0231ffa5ebaeDescription

　　The role of the Food Safety Quality Assurance 1st Shift Supervisor assists in aligning the organization on quality and safety while continuing to stand for our three core values of ethics, integrity, and stewardship.

　　Start Time 5:00 - 6:00 am, some Saturdays required.Talent ManagementProvide coaching and training for direct reportsPerform hiring and on-boarding for new QA team members - Hold team accountable to expectations and take action when warrantedHold IPP reviews with direct reports - Identify and remove barriers for team when warranted - Evaluate staffing of team; make changes as necessarySet expectations and monitor performance of direct reports; take action when warrantedManage attendance, scheduling and discipline of direct reportsUnderstand product and process expectations and ensure QA staff is executing to those expectationsMonitor team performance as related to departmental KPIsUnderstand and ensure effective execution of new product launches/product changes relating to FSQAResolution/Regulatory ManagementManage resolution of day-to-day plant incidents relating to food safety and QAManage resolution of NRs, including writing response in conjunction with FSQA ManagerUSDA liaison, and resolution of USDA issues during productionLead resolution of micro deficiencies.Identify gaps/opportunities for improvements specific to food safety and quality (i.e. sanitary equipment design)Collaborate daily with QA mgmt on issue resolution (team, technical)Performance ManagementSet goals for sanitation specific to QA (pre-op and micro) and monitor performanceParticipate in the management of sanitation operational performanceCreate and own the execution of the master sanitation scheduleParticipate in the billing/cost review/scope of services process for sanitation servicesOrganize and ensure effective execution of intensified cleanings (i.e. semi-annual)Organize and lead weekly sanitation meetings in conjunction with sanitationMonitor SSOP, pre-op, and micro KPIs; report on trends and take action when warrantedTeam CFGCommunicate/reinforce CFG initiatives and events impacting QA staffDevelop and deliver training FSQA training (i.e. pre-op training) for production TMs performing FSQA related tasksPartner with operations to identify process opportunitiesPartner with production, maintenance, and OA on process, products, and partners - Attend and participate in weekly Ops supervisor meetingsAttend and participate in weekly FSQA mgmt meetingsParticipate in CFG leadership programs - Career development - Attend and participate in applicable training for supervisor roleProcess Validation/ExecutionPerform validation of CCPs and other processes; analyze data and make recommendations based upon analysis - Initiate and lead evaluation of latest developments in sanitation/trends in the industryCollaborate with Lab to verify proper execution of sampling program - Participate in evaluation of overall plant pre-op program Qualifications

　　BehaviorsDedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityDetail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellFunctional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subjectLeader - Inspires teammates to follow themLoyal - Shows firm and constant support to a causeTeam Player - Works well as a member of a groupThought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

　　MotivationsGrowth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

　　EducationBachelors (required)

　　Experience2 years: Minimum experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Sanitation or Regulatory field required.  Minimum 2 years people management experience preferred. USDA or FDA experience preferred. Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail. Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access skills. Strong written/verbal communication/presentation skills. Start Time 5:00 am, some Saturdays required. (required)

　　SkillsAdaptability (required)Communication (Eng Lang) (required)Continuous Improvement (required)Integrity (required)Leadership (required)Microsoft Office (required)Problem Solving (required)Project Management (required)Time Management (required)Verbal Reasoning (Eng) (required)Verbal Skill (Eng Lang) (required)Vigilant about Safety (required)

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.