Quality Assurance Engineering Supervisor jobs in Allentown, PA

Description

The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing the quality assurance technicians and supporting a cross-functional operations team by ensuring food safety and quality programs are effectively implemented and monitored. This position will require a can-do mindset with a systematic approach to ensure internal and customer food safety and quality expectations are not just met, they are exceeded. An individual looking to develop a team of quality technicians, lead and cultivate a food safety and quality culture, and drive continuous improvement of the FSQA systems will find success in this position.

Requirements

• Perform all supervisor duties for QA technicians including      but not limited to hiring, scheduling, professional development, goal setting, discipline, and payroll 
• Ensure the implementation and effectiveness of food safety  and quality systems through the creation and development of monitoring, verification, and validation activities 
• Maintain the implementation and development of the facility’s HACCP, SSOP, GMP, CAPA pre-requisite programs 
• Assess data generated by QA and production teams to identify trends and develop plans to drive continuous improvement 
• Utilize a risk-based approach in ensuring all product meets food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Assist management as a primary contact for 3rd party pest control, chemical supplier, and microbiological lab contracted      service providers
• Lead team meetings with QA team and Plant management teams
• Support and partake in 3rd Party audits (SQF, Non-GMO, Organic, Customer, FDA, Kosher)
• Adhere to Bakerly’s safety policies and procedures
• Adhere to Bakerly’s Good Manufacturing Practices
• All other duties as assigned by management

• Associates’ or Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline or 1-3  years of experience in a Quality assurance role in a food manufacturing facility 
• Ability to assess risk and make decisions under pressure in a fast-paced production environment 
• Ability to display leadership skills and develop leadership skills of team and coworkers
• Ability to quickly respond to incidents and changes and lead a team of technicians through them  
• Display initiative to assess department to create, plan, and execute tasks with minimal direction
• Exceptional communication skills 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and/or coworkers 
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment
• Critical thinking skills and a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to multitask and prioritize 
• Ability to read and interpret data and related  documentation 
• Basic mathematical (addition, division, multiplication, percentages) and computer skills (Email, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Must have flexibility to work overtime or other shifts if needed
• Ability to work on your feet in a warm and cold environment