Qa Supervisor - 3Rd Shift

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Assistant Manager- Quality Assurance
• Travel Requirement: None
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: 3rd Shift
• Employment Category: Full Time - Regular
• Pay Range: $25 -$27

INGENUITY GROWS GOOD.

Guided by its purpose — Ingenuity Grows Good —Bolthouse Farms is recognized as a leader in growing, manufacturing, and distributing high quality, nutrient dense branded products. Employing more than 2,200 people and headquartered in Bakersfield, California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley, Bolthouse Farms is one of the largest carrot growers and distributors in the U.S. and manufactures the No. 1 premium refrigerated branded beverage in U.S. retail. Bolthouse Farms is made up of farm and food fanatics who work every day to serve Our Land, Our People, and All People. Visit Bolthouse Farms or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to learn more.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Quality Control Supervisor will monitor production and product quality to ensure all products meet the established specifications. The QC Supervisor will have some responsibility in performing the development, maintenance and implementation of the quality systems and food safety programs. Will provide support and direction to Quality Control Technicians.

• Train and review of methodologies, SOP’s, performance and techniques of QC personnel by working with QC supervisors including calibration of equipment to assure accuracy and repeatability of test results
• Ensure all analytical and production check frequencies are being met
• Monitor compliance to specifications, methods and procedures, GMP, HACCP and food safety programs through records review
• Conduct routine plant inspections to verify compliance to quality and food safety programs and regulatory requirements
• Provide technical support in the implementation of HACCP, food safety and regulatory including training and correction of deficiencies
• Handle and support in the investigation of customer complaints and holds for non-conformance
• Monitor quality and status of products in inventory
• Monitor CIP systems and documentation to ensure proper cleaning. Validate records and compliance to established parameters
• Perform routine sanitation inspection and verify efficacy with associated equipment through visual inspection and microbiological testing
• Monitor pest control and allergen programs
• Conduct and review HACCP Plan, Food Quality Plant, procedures and work instructions.
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related experience and or/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• HACCP & SQF Certification would be a plus
• Valid California Drive License

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Ability to organize, supervise and direct a diverse work force
• Must be goal oriented and results driven
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong technical and organizational skills with a high sense of urgency and flexibility
• Must have demonstrated ability to work independently without daily supervision or monitoring
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Supervisory experience in quality assurance in a food or beverage manufacturing
• Experience in food plant sanitation
• Knowledgeable in HACCP, GMPs, food safety, plant audits, sanitation and other state and federal regulatory
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Excel, Word and Access

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3- 5 experience in food manufacturing or food production preferred

Physical Demands:

• The work environment for this position will be typical of the manufacturing facility. There are portions of the job that will require working in cold (< 40°F) environments and in warm environments (>90°F), loud environments, in proximity of chemicals as well as the laboratory environment. For short periods of time there is work in a frozen (<0°F) environment.
• Must be able to work in a wet, cold or hot environment
• Must be able to lift 30lbs

• During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize that certain “non-essential worker” personnel may at times store consumer-facing materials (including, but not limited to, EADs, coupons, promotional materials, etc.) offsite from Company locations, such as at associates’ homes or in vehicles. All such consumer-facing materials must be maintained in a smoke-free and secure workplace environment.

Hours & Workday:

3rd Shift (10pm-6:30am) workdays will vary, when business requires overtime and weekends will be mandatory.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Farms and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@bolthouse.com for additional support and guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Bolthouse Farms does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

3rd Shift (10:00PM-6:30AM) workdays will vary, when business requires overtime and weekends will be mandatory