Software Quality Assurance Supervisor supervises the daily operations of a software quality assurance team. Assigns testing tasks to team members. Being a Software Quality Assurance Supervisor trains team on tools and methodologies to ensure that software tests identify defects and comply with quality standards. Evaluates test results against expected results and recommends improvements to test plans and scripts as needed. Additionally, Software Quality Assurance Supervisor typically requires a bachelor's degree. Reports to a manager. The Software Quality Assurance Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Software Quality Assurance Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description:
-Assist the Quality Assurance Manager in preparing and obtaining annual SQF certification for the facility
-Coordinate, and verify the implementation of SQF programs, including all supporting documentation, annual review of programs for SQF and FDA compliance, and continual monitoring of production for compliance
-Assist the QA Manager in validating the effectiveness of the food safety plan(s) (HACCP and FDA Preventive Controls) and the following pre-requisite programs (Employee Hygiene and Practices (GMPs); Pest Control program; Preventive Maintenance program; Equipment Calibration program; Sanitation program; Waste Management program and Employee Training Program)
-Maintain database for packaging material, ingredients and finished produced
-Request and review documents from vendors/suppliers
-Maintain document control
-Review food safety documents
-Assist in training team members in all areas of the plant, including SQF, Food Safety/Quality, HACCP, GMP, SOP, etc.
-Support QA Lab team with on-the-job tasks and GMP/food safety/quality issue resolution,
-Conduct random direct observations to verify HACCP and SOPs are being performed correctly and paperwork is complete and accurate,
-Review and trend data to identify opportunities for improvement and corrective actions
• Assist QA Manager with the SQF audits and state audits
• Responsible for validating all documentation for processes
• Facilitating pre-planned safety and SOP trainings for QA Techs and other production staff
• Supervisor to the QA Technicians
• Communications with other departments including production and sanitation
• Hours are flexible if someone had a doctors appointment or kids
• 30% of the work will be SQF coordination and 70% lab supervisor and assisting the QA manager (for the next 1.5 years, in 1.5 years they will be updating to 11.0 SQF and the supervisor may have more work in this area so the percentage is subject to change)
Skills:
Quality assurance, HACCP, Audit, SQF, microbiology, management skills, FDA
Qualifications:
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