Quality Assurance Supervisor

At Teasdale Latin Foods, our tag line is Simply Especial.

How does simplicity translate to excellence? By putting just the right amount of care into each and every product, and just the right number of ingredients, too. Because quality shouldn't be complicated. It's simply the taste of Teasdale.

When it comes to our people, our approach is the sameour people are Simply Especial:

• We are teamwork, respect, integrity, and accountability.
  
• We are proud of our heritage.
• We are multi-cultural and multi-generational.
• We are obsessed with quality.
• We are leaders.
• We are Latin food.

We believe in finding the right people for the right roles, helping them to build careers. That's where you come in.

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The QA Supervisor provides guidance, technical assistance and scheduling to Quality Assurance coordinators and associates. As a Quality Assurance professional, they are involved in all aspects of quality and safety including but not limited to audits, HACCP program evaluation, GMP training, sanitation evaluation, pest control, purchasing supplies, working with operations personnel on quality and food safety issues, inspecting returned and incoming products, customer complaints, implementing policies and procedures and evaluating new equipment installation or repair.

• Coordinates Quality Assurance activities (e.g., audits, training, purchasing, etc.)
• Provides technical assistance and training to QA personnel
• Monitors and verifies the HACCP plan's CCPs adhering to policy and procedure
• Conduct GMP and sanitation audits of operations and warehouse areas
• Works with operations personnel on quality and safety issues
• Verifies operations control systems are functional and being followed
• Places product on hold, release or disposition as necessary while adhering to policy and procedure
• Evaluates damaged products
• Coordinates resolution of customer complaints as necessary
• Ensures SPC Management practices are followed
• Completes analytical/sensory reviews of product
• Preoperational inspections
• Develops QA team members, including providing performance feedback and coaching conversations
• Other duties as assigned

• 2+ years' experience of working as a Supervisor or other similar position
• BS Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or other related degree required. Education may be substituted for years of experience
• 3-5 years related experience required preferably in the food industry
• Complete understanding of Food Safety Guidelines/Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safe practices and procedures
• Complete understanding of HACCP Plans
• Understanding of government regulations (FDA, USDA)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks
• Ability to read measurements
• Understanding of environmental monitoring/microbiological testing of finished product
• SQF experience preferred
• Ability to lead a cross functional team

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WHY TEASDALE:

• Day One - Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Day One Accrual of Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions at 60 Days
• Career Growth Opportunities and Professional Development

Are you passionate about being the right kind of leader, the point person of a fast-paced diverse workforce, and a steward of great tradition? We want people who are up for a challenge. Come join us at Teasdale Latin Foods!