Production Control Supervisor jobs in Juneau, AK

JOB TITLE: Quality Control – Alaska General Seafoods

LOCATION: Ketchikan, AK

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The QC Lead assists in the oversight of all aspects of the quality control program at a seafood processing plant. Ensures plant operations adhere to the company’s and site’s operations manuals, and all regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and food safety standards mandated by the HACCP plan and the BRC Standard. Assists QC Manager as plant liaison with internal managers and regulatory agencies on food safety and quality issues as needed. Maintains compliant paper and electronic business records, and files various internal and external reports. Trains employees in QC/QC subjects. Supports corporate policies and initiatives and maintains positive relationships with the fishing fleet and employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Performs all functions of the quality control program.

· Supports food safety standards mandated by the HACCP plan and the BRC Standard.

· Trains plant personnel in food safety and quality procedures.

· Ensures all plant operations conform to regulatory standards and good manufacturing practices.

· Assists in managing HACCP plan implementation and BRC certification and compliance.

· Second point of contact for regulatory bodies and customers on plant food safety and quality issues.

· Works with employees and supervisors to maintain harmonious working relationships and resolve conflict, in line with company policies.

· Submits purchasing requests for departmental supplies.

· Develops long-term professional working relationships with employees, fishermen, local communities and regulatory agencies. Represents the company professionally and appropriately in interactions with others.

· Maintains accurate, compliant and organized paper and electronic business records and files various internal and external reports.

· Keeps up to date with changing food safety and quality regulations and requirements.

· Completes onsite laboratory and environmental and products sampling programs.

· Participates in ongoing training and continual improvement.

· Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 2 years of seafood processing QA/QC experience, preferably in the Alaska seafood industry.

· Lab work experience and/or training.

· Working knowledge of good manufacturing practices and food safety regulations.

· Influential, collaborative, professional demeanor.

· Effective oral and written communications.

· Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

· Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

· Ability and willingness to work in a seafood processing plant with inherent hazards such as moving machinery, ammonia, wet floors, noise, forklift traffic, etc. Work is often in inclement weather (cold, wind, rain, snow).

· Ability to work long hours, seven days a week, during the production seasons.

· Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.