QA Supervisor at Evolvinc

We are seeking a QA Supervisor to monitor Quality Assurance systems and programs and ensure food product integrity and compliance with regulations and standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of fresh food quality, systems, processing, controls, packaging, and labeling. They will be responsible for developing good relationships with customers and regulatory representatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the QA team’s daily operations of the HPP process.
• Adhere to fresh food concepts that meet objectives.
• Monitor, report, and fix raw material and processing issues.
• Enforce compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with the QA Manager and processing team to document product runs, results, timing, proper date codes, samples, and trials.
• Ensure quality standards and good business relations are maintained with customers and governing agency representatives (USDA and FDA).
• Develop and maintain good relations with all customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure food safety and quality.
• Verify texture, extended product shelf life, and packaging alternatives.
• Oversee the launch of new products or trials.
• Document consumer feedback.
• Conduct sensory and test panels.
• Implement procedures to maintain proper protocol.
• Prepare regular reports and KPI’s.
• Apply understanding of raw materials and other ingredients from suppliers.
• Research current consumer markets.
• Train employees, customers and visitors on sanitation and food security standards.
• Plan and supervise team members to ensure business objectives are met.
• Interview, schedule, assign work, review performance, coordinate activities, approve time off, and coach QA and sanitation staff.
• Ensure procedures are monitored and documented by team members to comply with company and government requirements.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience working in a fresh food and/or beverage environment.
• Previous experience in fresh/frozen food product development or food manufacturing.
• Degree in food studies or food technology, a plus!
• Previous experience working with regulatory agency representatives (USDA or FDA).
• Training or certification in HACCP, CCP’s, BRC audits, and USDA requirements.
• Knowledge of fresh foods and common food and beverage characteristics.
• Knowledge about changing formulations or parameters to meet customer and business needs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

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