The Quality Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of products in a food or beverage manufacturing environment. This position does not require a 4-year degree but demands prior experience in food or beverage manufacturing. The Quality Supervisor will report to the Quality Manager and manage a team of 10 direct reports. The primary focus of this role is to uphold quality standards, improve processes, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage and provide leadership to a team of 10 quality control technicians, ensuring that they perform their duties effectively and efficiently.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee and enforce quality control standards to ensure that products meet all established quality and safety criteria.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with the Quality Manager and other stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements that enhance product quality and reduce waste.
• Product Inspections: Conduct routine inspections and audits of products, ingredients, and production processes to identify and address deviations from quality standards.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and complete records of quality control tests, inspections, and any non-conformities. Prepare and submit reports as required.
• Training: Develop and implement training programs for quality control technicians to ensure they are well-equipped to perform their roles effectively.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date with industry regulations and standards, ensuring that the manufacturing facility complies with all food safety and quality regulations.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate and resolve quality-related issues by conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Communication: Foster open communication with production teams, providing feedback and guidance on quality matters, and promoting a culture of quality awareness.
• Vendor and Supplier Management: Work closely with suppliers to ensure they meet quality standards, and facilitate necessary improvements in their processes.
• Budget Management: Assist in managing the quality department budget, controlling costs related to quality control activities

• Prior experience in food or beverage manufacturing is required.
• A 4-year degree is considered a plus.
• Strong knowledge of quality control and assurance practices.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and industry standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Proficiency in using quality control tools and software.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Flexibility to work in shifts if required.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., HACCP, SQF) may be advantageous.