Quality Assurance Supervisor

Mom's MealsIowa, United StatesOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 7 hours ago

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About this role

The Quality Assurance and Food Safety Supervisor assists in overseeing Quality and Food Safety Programs (HACCP-Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Vegetables; Labeling; GMPs; Internal Auditing, etc.), including implementation, staff training and documentation.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

- Assist in overseeing Quality and Food Safety Programs (HACCP-Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Vegetables; Labeling; GMPs; Internal Auditing, etc.), including implementation, staff training and documentation

- Work with USDA/FSIS Consumer Safety Inspectors, FDA and State Regulatory Inspectors; Assist in obtaining environmental and product testing samples as needed

- Monitor sanitation activities and participate in pre-op inspections

- Assist with internal audit program for quality and food safety plans

- Conduct daily sensory evaluation of foods being produced and packaged

- Use all required safety equipment and consistently follow all food-related sanitation and operating safety guidelines; ensures that food production staff does the same

- Supervise Quality Assurance Technicians (4-5); perform supervisor duties including attendance verification

- Take the initiative to see and assign general cleaning tasks in work areas

- Provide communication between Quality Assurance Team and the Management Team

- Perform any and all Quality Assurance Tech responsibilities

Required Skills and Experience

- Associates Degree in Food Science, Culinary Science or related field

- Certified in HACCP for meat, poultry and seafood

- Previous experience in an USDA/FSIS inspected food manufacturing facility with food safety and quality assurance

- Previous supervisory experience

- Must be able to read/write/speak in English

- Strong computer (MS Office), math, and measurement conversion skills

- Organized and detail-oriented with problem-solving skills

- Must be able to discern colors

- Ability to obtain all required certifications and renew as necessary

- Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines

- Ability to learn/adapt to changing requirements/situations

Preferred Skills and Experience

- Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Culinary Science or related field

- Bilingual in Spanish

- (PCQI) Certificate in Preventive Controls for Human Foods

- ServSafe Certification

Physical Requirements

- Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms

- Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen

- Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch

- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

- Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

- Able to perform repetitive movements

- Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)

Company Overview
 
Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide since 1999. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.
 
 
EEO
 
Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.