Quality Assurance Supervisor - 1st Shift - West Liberty Foods : Job Details

About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

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Job Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor - 1st shift

Wage Range: Depending on experience.

Job Summary: Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for finding potential quality issues in production and implementing solutions to mitigate issues. The Quality Assurance Supervisor is also responsible for the direct supervision and training of non-exempt team members in the QA department. This involves areas of responsibility, policy implementation, philosophies and department specifications. Enforces company and departmental policies as needed to assure the level of quality that has been established for West Liberty Foods products.

Job Responsibilities

* Seeks resolution of team member concerns to create an environment that expresses care, concern and consistency toward all team members.

* Promotes cooperation and dedication to superior workmanship among all team members.

* Provides training for team members on company policies, rules, regulations and job specific duties and responsibilities.

* Audits performance to verify knowledge transfer and adherence to training.

* Initiates needed maintenance work orders and monitors maintenance activities.

* Attains all budgeted and standard operating costs.

* Monitors and enforces adherence to GMPs and specifications. Maintains high levels of sanitation, housekeeping and product quality.

* Prepares materials and supplies needed for daily production.

* Reviews and approves new methods and standards. Utilizes teamwork for improvements.

* Assures team members are paid correctly, reviewing timesheets, payroll and labor costs.

* Works with the HR department on team member staffing, care, benefits, pay, discipline, etc. Properly documents team member activities for attendance and discipline. Provides documents to HR for inclusion in team member's files. Administrates team member vacation and leave programs.

* Follow the daily work schedule and report variances.

* Encourages best use of energy and resources with minimal waste

* Inform team members about company and department activities and events.

* Accurate data reporting and follow-up on all department inventories, production, costs, meat and supply usages, variances, time, payroll, projects, quality issues, etc.

* Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

* Minimum of 2 years of related experience is preferred.

* Bachelor's Degree is a related field or equivalent is preferred.

* Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

* Must be authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorships are available.

* Computer experience with Google Suite.

* Knowledge of timekeeping systems is a plus.

* Must practice good personal hygiene.

* Ability to work in cold temperatures.

* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

* Ability to perform basic math.

* Must have a great attention to detail.

* Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.

* Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.

* Ability to lead, motivate and develop others.

* Coaching and performance management experience is a plus.

* Must be able to solve problems.

* Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen and physical.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our career site.