Food Safety Quality Supervisor

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Michael Foods, Inc. located in the Village of West Jefferson, OH, is located just minutes from the western suburbs of Columbus and about 20 minutes to the west of downtown. We are proud to be Michael Foods’ most recent greenfield project, producing high quality protein shakes serving people all around the world. It’s our honor to continue our strong commitment to our employees, our community, and our environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes technical responsibilities including operating various FSQ equipment on the floor for monitoring production, sanitation, and office equipment as necessary to ensure production schedules are met.
• Maintains SQF standards within the facility. Functions as the SQF practitioner.
• Coaches’ employees regarding problems encountered in daily operations.
• Maintains communication with various individuals concerning status of production process and sample collection.
• Supervises employees by scheduling work assignments, hiring, evaluating performance, etc.
• Leads and coordinates the personnel who perform the inspection & sampling of ingredients and final products by making sure inspections are done correctly, at the correct frequency, and correct decisions are made.
• Ensures quality hold activities are performed and reported in a proficient manner (includes corrective action reporting and documentation).
• Ensures raw materials and finished products hold and release in a timely manner.
• Ensures quality and production records are legible, accurate, complete, maintained, and easily retrieved.
• Updates and maintains facility batch and quality related records as necessary.
• Updates quality related manuals as required (customer specific documentation, labels, etc.)
• Maintains raw material, in-process, and finished product retention program.
• Completes and submits specification change requests as necessary.
• Verifies adequate inventories as necessary (dry ice, frozen shipping containers, sampling containers and equipment, etc.).
• Monitors and reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) i.e. Corrective Action, and Verification/Validation Databases.
• Prepares and issues reports as required.
• Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adheres to all safety policies & procedures and incorporates safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adheres to Quality work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect Food Safety and quality.
• Able to work overtime and holidays when needed.
• Ensures regulatory compliance at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• 2+ years of experience in quality, production or sanitation functions.
• Leadership experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Coordinate and supervise all department functions in a fair and consistent manner.
• Must be able to work weekends, overtime and holidays when needed.
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and team skills.
• Able to develop and motivate salaried and hourly personnel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• HAACP and SQF certifications and/or experience.
• GMP, OSHA, USDA of FDA knowledge.
• Knowledge of Microbiology, Chemistry or functional testing experience.
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing techniques and principles.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all the duties associated with this position.