Quality Assurance Supervisor

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Anchor Way - Hood River, OR, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: Manufacturing, The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for the management of food safety and compliance programs. This includes overseeing the implementation and maintenance of the company’s HACCP Plan, BRCGS compliance, FDA compliance, and Good Manufacturing Processes.  The QA Supervisor performs inspections and internal audits with a focus on compliance, and they work cross-functionally with all departments to resolve findings, promote food safety, and educate staff on food safety programs and fundamentals. This is a hands-on job which requires tenacity, strong understanding of QA practices, food safety fundamentals, system management, as well as good people skills.Essential Functions Develop and maintain Tofurky’s food safety and quality standards Lead, design, and maintain the food safety processes for regulatory, customer, and 3rd party requirements (FDA, Oregon Department of Agriculture, HACCP, FSMA, BRCGS, etc.) Lead maintenance and improvement of compliance programs including BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety, Non-GMO Project Verified, and Certified Plant-Based Foods Training and enforcement of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s) and other company policies Conduct and coordinate teams in regular facility inspections and internal audits Communicate non-conformances to appropriate departments and provide guidance and assistance in the resolution of these items Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for non-conforming product, audit non-conformances, and process failures and implement Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) based on findings Write and maintain Food Safety Plans as a member of the HACCP Team and assist with validation of Preventive Controls Conduct risk assessments on raw materials related to food safety, compliance, and food fraud Complete compliance paperwork, actions related to regulatory or customer compliance issues, and corrective actions as requested Assist with and conduct cross-functional meetings Conduct classroom and on-the-floor training with staff within the QA department and cross-functionally Conduct in-house testing as needed (microbiological, texture, chemical, organoleptic) and coordinate samples for third-party testingQualifications: Competencies Understanding of HACCP, GMPs and BRCGS requirements Performance management and leadership Problem solving and root cause analysis skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple short-term and on-going projects Project management skills are a plus Strong skills related to working cohesively with a team and emotional intelligence Ability to conduct meetings, write and follow agendas, take and report minutes Self-motivated and detail oriented Strong computer and Excel skills Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus Technical writing skills Strong email and verbal communication skills Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and training Experience working with food safety HACCP or Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification (if do not possess, must be able to obtain on the job within 3 months)Preferred Education and Experience 2+ years of quality assurance experience in a food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods environment Food Defense Qualified Individual (FDQI) certification Bachelor’s degree in scientific field such as food science, microbiology, or chemistry Experience in working in a lab environment, microbiology, and chemistry Familiarity with BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety or other GFSI schemesAdditional QualificationsHACCP or Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification can be attained post-employment and will be required withing 3 months to maintain positionSupervisory ResponsibilityThis position is responsible for the direct supervision of QA Technician employees.Work Environment and Physical DemandsThis job operates in an office and manufacturing setting with frequent exposure to lab and production areas. The employee is regularly required to sit and perform duties in an office setting and also frequently required to enter production and warehousing areas. While performing some of the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, use stairs, reach, stoop, kneel or crouch. The ability to occasionally and safely lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. is required. Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time salaried, exempt position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday 11:00 am to 9:30pm. Flexibility in work schedule is required to accommodate business needs. Occasionally required to work longer shifts, off-hours, and weekend work based on needs of the business. This is a full-time, onsite position at our Hood River, Oregon location.TravelTravel is not expected for this role.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Work AuthorizationMust be eligible to work in the United States of America. This company participates in the E-Verify program and each hired candidate will be processed through this system. Equal Employment OpportunityThe Tofurky Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship disability status or otherwise qualified membership in any other class protected by applicable laws.