Quality Assurance Supervisor

Overview

Great things are happening at the T. Marzetti Horse Cave Campus and as we continue to grow the T. Marzetti Company is looking to hire team members who will grow with us on our journey towards world class operational excellence.  The position of Quality Assurance Supervisor conducts quality assurance audits of plant production facilities assuring company, customer and government standards are maintained and product integrity is preserved for each product produced. Consults with plant management to resolve quality, production and efficiency problems and functions as an information source to various plant departments when special and critical quality issues occur.                    

Responsibilities

• Engagement – Marzetti Values: Work Safely, Communicate, Communicate, Communicate, Respect Each Other, Be Positive -You Can Make It Happen, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable – stand behind what you do

  • Works respectfully with all team members to ensure the Safety, Quality, production and support of our products and goals on a daily basis.
  • Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.
  • Actively participates in Marzetti Operational Excellence, special projects or tasks, and modification programs as needed with prior approval.
  • Actively participates in department/shift/team meetings and is involved with improvement/resolutions & follow-up.

   

  Safety – Marzetti Values: Work Safely

  • Maintains highest standard of Safety for all functions on an ongoing basis and ensures compliance for self and others to OSHA standards.
  • Performs daily inspection of all PPE required including but not limited to SLIP-RESISTANT/STEEL-TOED SHOES, safety glasses, gloves, shields and aprons to ensure good overall condition of items that provide optimal personal safety & protection while working in the facility.
  • Successfully acquires and maintains Lock Out-Tag Out Certification for machine and safely performs all functions in accordance to OHSA and company requirements and standards.
  • Performs daily inspection of power equipment with proper documentation.
  • As a member of the T. Marzetti Company, completes his/her Behavior Based Safety Observations (BBSO), corrects issues when identified, and participates in problem solving.

   

  Quality – Marzetti Values: We bring delicious food to the table and deliver superior service and value at all times.  Be Perceptive-see work through your customers’ and consumers’ eyes, winning is just the Beginning.

  • As a member of the T. Marzetti Company, completes his/her Behavior Based Quality observations (BBQs), corrects issues when identified and participates in problem solving.
  • Ensures compliance to quality, food safety / HACCP, FSMA, Food Defense, 5S, OSHA and other support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards.
  • Communicates any concerns related to product safety, integrity, quality and legality to management or to the confidential hotline if the need for anonymity is necessary.

   

  Functional Capability - Marzetti Values: Be Perceptive-see work through your customers’ and consumers’ eyes, winning is just the Beginning, Continuous Improvement, Be Accountable – stand behind what you do

  • Confirms that plant audit procedures are properly executed and assigned work schedules are maintained.
  • Determines overall plant product quality by conducting and evaluating various product sampling tests and tests related
  • to raw materials/ingredients and packaging.
  • Informs plant management of progress of failures in daily production and any other matters that may affect the plant efficiency and/or the company.
  • Resolves major quality problems at plant production facilities, warehouses and market areas as required.
  • Evaluates and takes corrective action when necessary with regard to product date coding and trade age management at all assigned levels of product movement.
  • Trains and instructs plant personnel in recommended quality control testing, equipment sanitation and general housekeeping practices, and audits, confirms, and ensures these procedures are being maintained.
  • Consults with plant management on operational procedures to improve overall production efficiency.
  • Reviews plant evaluations with plant management, makes appropriate recommendations and establishes timetable
  • for improvement and corrections.
  • Conducts audits in all areas of quality production.
  • Prepares plant evaluation reports and submits them to the Quality Manager.
  • Communicates effectively – verbally & in writing – to employees, Management, customers and vendors
  • Assists with the HAACP and pest control programs.
  • Coordinates new product development and plant introduction.
  • Assists in the development of special department projects in conjunction with the Quality Manager.
  • Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Qualification Requirements:

  • 2-4 years of experience as a production facility quality control supervisor, preferably in a food-related industry.
  • Must have ability to effectively communicate – verbally & in writing - to employees, other Management, customers & vendors.
  • BS or BA degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology or food science strongly preferred.

Competencies

Competencies

Action Oriented

Decision Quality

Peer Relationships

Approachability

Integrity and Trust

Self-Knowledge

Courage

Organizing

Working Conditions/Environment

Working Conditions/Environment:

• Works in a laboratory and manufacturing environment where the Team Member is regularly required to speak, read, and comprehend, stand, walk, reach, lift, grasp, climb, and bend while working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must be able to push/pull 150 pounds short distances.
• Lift up to 75 pounds repetitively. 
• Stand for up to 12 hours with regular breaks.
• May be required to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
• The employee is regularly exposed to heat, fumes, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts/equipment and non-toxic industrial waste and scrap.
• SLIP-RESISTANT/Steel-toed SHOES, Earplugs, safety glasses, hairnets, beard nets (if facial hair exists) are required to be worn/used in accordance with company GMP and Safety standards. Condition of these items must be inspected by employee daily and be replaced when no longer providing the optimal protection of the Team Member.