Shearer's is a leading contract manufacturer and private label supplier in the snack industry in North America. Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, Shearer's has 17 state-of-the-art, geographically diverse manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Iowa, Ontario and Alberta, Canada, including one of the industry's first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum LEED certified facilities in Massillon, Ohio. The Company is known for producing the highest quality snacks in assorted flavors and sizes, including kettle cooked potato chips, traditional potato chips, tortilla chips, cheese curls and other extruded snacks, and corn chips, as well as cookies, crackers, and wafers.
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SANITATION SUPERVISORDay Shift: 7am to 4pm Monday thru Friday (off shift hours as needed)Your seat at the table The Quality Assurance and Sanitation Supervisor position is accountable for the efficient coordination of team members aiming to conduct quality verification of finished products, through effective execution in directing and monitoring the quality assurance process. This position also supervises the safe and timely cleaning of the facility and equipment in accordance with all Company, Customer, Certification and Regulatory requirements and supports facility compliance with records verification. This position partners with other areas of the operation and external vendors to coordinate and continuously improve the facility Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Appreciating and conveying the core values of the company through daily behavior is key.
Supervises and monitors the activities of employees engaged in conducting verification of finished productsEnsures behaviors, practices, and the work environment supports a safe and food safe workplace by enforcing safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and sanitation rules and principlesEnsures product quality via periodic auditing of specification adherenceCommunicate issues and developments identified during quality assurance and sanitation activities along with corrective actionsCustomer complaint investigation and root cause analysisCoordinating cross-functionally the MSS and IPM schedules and needsPlanning, launching and modifying work schedules, assignments, and sanitation sequences to meet performance standards and MSS requirementsMonitoring chemical inventories and sanitation equipment to ensure hazardous materials and/or wastes are handled properlyCoordinate new hire orientation and annual training for employees relating to quality, sanitation, and food safety programsUtilizes metrics/data to evaluate and improve quality assurance and sanitation procedures and processes, as well as efficienciesOversees calibration, maintenance, and repair of quality assurance and sanitation equipmentMonitor, support, and enforce all food safety processes and procedures including SQF, AIB, and customer specific standardsMaintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standardsTrained as PCQI, conducts verification/validation of preventative controlsTrained as SQF PractitionerParticipation in Internal Audits and Food Safety inspectionsConducts reviews of non-conforming material (finished product) and ensures product control is maintained and corrective actions are developedSupport recall program activities (trace exercises, mass balances, training)Serve as HACCP CoordinatorAssists in implementing quality assurance and sanitation improvement plans to improve quality assurance and sanitation proceduresPlans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet performance standardsCoordinate direct report scheduling to satisfy facility needsUtilizes standard work processes to ensure repeatable performanceMonitors quality assurance and sanitation goals and levels to make sure they are consistent with performance standardsConfers with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departmentsObserves quality control equipment and product to ensure that employees conform to quality assurance standardsSupporting policy compliance, procedure execution and records collection to ensure consistently successful audits and inspectionsTracks employees' work performance and attendance to ensure performance metrics are metDirects employees involved in the quality assurance and sanitation processWhat you bring to the table Education and Work Experience
High school or equivalent degree required; a two-year technical or bachelor's degree is preferred2+ years of experience in a quality assurance and/or sanitation management or supervision role, preferably in the food processing industry. Experience may be used as a substitute for educationRCA/CAPA experienceSanitation experience is a plusKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Food Safety training or certifications such as HACCP, PCQI, SQF, BRCChemical management, application, and safe handling practicesKnowledge of adult-learning methods for training and coaching individuals and groupsKnowledge of techniques for maximizing the balance of production, maintenance and sanitation for a manufacturing operationComputer skills such as Excel, Word, Power Point, Share Point, Email, and data management programs such as Access, Cleanz, Maintenance Connect or other comparable systemTime management skills; personal and teamOrganizational skills; personal and teamInterpersonal skillsDecision-making skillsMechanical aptitude for proper assembly, use and repair of equipment and communication with equipment vendorsAbility to work within an integrated operating enterpriseAbility to manage hourly team members in executing complex programsAbility to work a variable scheduleKnowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with the essential duties and responsibilitiesWe Offer a Feast of Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.
You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace Because at Shearer's, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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