Quality Supervisor
Our client is a food manufacturing company that is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to support all quality and food safety activities within a manufacturing facility in Reno, NV. This individual will lead quality team members, ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements, and partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing quality systems, strong leadership skills, and a passion for maintaining the highest standards of product quality and food safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and develop Quality Assurance Technicians and related quality personnel.
- Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and all applicable food safety regulations.
- Conduct routine quality audits, inspections, and verification activities throughout the facility.
- Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and non-conformances, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor production processes and product specifications to ensure consistent quality standards.
- Support internal, customer, and third-party audits, maintaining audit readiness at all times.
- Manage quality documentation, records, and reporting requirements.
- Oversee hold-and-release programs for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
- Partner with Operations and Sanitation teams to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Assist with employee training on food safety, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support validation, verification, and environmental monitoring programs as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of quality assurance experience within a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience required.
- Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF, FDA, and food safety regulations.
- Experience supporting internal and external audits.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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