FSQA Supervisor

Company: Dole Food Company
Location: Springfield
Posted on: July 29, 2022

Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSECoordinate and supervise salad manufacturing facility FSQA functions. May require support for FSQA teams at external cooler facilities depending on location. Soledad based position may relocate to Yuma for part of the season.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Ensure that all FSQA programs and procedures are being implemented correctly
• Ensure compliance to Federal, State and local regulations
• Increase awareness and evaluation of GMP's within internal operations
• Enforce operational FSQA standards
• Monitor, enforce and further develop plant FSQA program
• Provide support for FSQA teams at external cooler facilities
• Follow all food safety requirements and GMP's as applicable for this position
• Ensure the integrity and continued operations of the food safety system in the event of organizational or personnel changes within the company or associated facilities
• Support special projects and other duties as assignedJOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skill And Experience Requirements)
  • 2+ years of experience in FSQA role
  • 1-3 years of supervision experience preferred, preferably in a processing or quality environment.
  • Supervisory and training skills:
  • Working experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC)
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills required
  • Knowledge of related Federal and State regulations
  • Competency in computer word processing (MS Word), Spreadsheet (Excel) and database Software (Access) required.
  • Excellent communications skills.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONSInternal: Plant Manager, Production, Maintenance, Leads, Shipping, Receiving, Human Resources, Finance, Sales, ITExternal: Auditors, FSQA Supervisors/Managers from other locations, vendors, contractors, co-packersEDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONBachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Postharvest Physiology or related field is required.EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENTHourly personnelPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Ability to maneuver around an array of equipment, bend, stoop, climb stairs and lift up to 25 pounds. Will have some exposure to fumes and airborne particles;
    • Ability to occasionally work in a cold environment (35F on plant floor)EQUIPMENT NEEDED Cell Phone - yes Laptop - yesWORK HOUR REQUIREMENT
      • Ability to work overtime, weekends, rotating shifts preferred/required.
      • Flexible work schedule is required; some weekend work required. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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