Quality Assurance Supervisor

This position is based at our Hampton Farms location in Elizabethtown, NC.

Purpose:

The quality assurance Supervisor of Hampton Farms is involved in the manufacture of food products intended for the consumer. The quality assurance Supervisor is a critical position in Hampton Farms food quality and safety for producing our peanut product. The quality assurance supervisor is trained in various areas pertaining to the job required. He / she will assume all duties as the quality assurance manager in his / her absence. This position will report to the Quality Manager.

Essential Duties and Description:

Verify with the production scheduler what products are running at the beginning of each shift. Must be able to complete work required paperwork, for example: QA documents, metal detector sheets, roasting peanuts report, and weight check sheets. Must also review quality control technician's paperwork. Be able to collect samples for retains and for micro samples and be able to document. Send out samples for testing with proper paperwork. Review daily roaster logs and validate roaster log data. Immediately report any out of validation conditions to the plant manager and quality manager. Serve as Backup SQF Practitioner Responsible for food safety every day, but primary responsibility if the if the Quality manager is out of the plant. Be able to determine if a product needs to be put on hold and document when product goes on hold or if product is reworked. Serve on Food Safety team, Food defense team, hold team meetings and other responsibilities as defined. Train QA techs on pre-operational sanitation inspections and GMP inspection. Review these results and take corrective actions if needed. Must have intermediate computer skills to produce reports, programs, procedures, build files, and label printing Complete Certificate of Analysis (COA) based on micro results for finished product. Assist with maintaining files for Ingredient COAs, Kosher certificates, Organic Labeling, customer information, consumer complaints and shipment logs. Maintaining Master Sanitation Schedule, Chemical Control Program, Sanitation Training and techniques. Verify with production that all product produced meets Hampton Farms and customer quality standards. Monitor all specifications for raw materials and finished product Participate in Quality audits Assist Production Supervisors in any task that needs to be done.

Skills and Competencies:

Run Customer complaint program Knowledgeable of SOP's for all areas involved in food safety and quality. Familiar with SSOP's for all areas Expert on CCP's and validations Manage lab equipment calibration Expert on Peanut butter testing and capability of outside labs Provide instruction and supervision to lab technicians Manage Plant inspection program and pre-operational inspection programs Knowledgeable of

HACCP, SQF

requirements Ability to get certification of Food Safety & Sanitation courses Complete PCQI Certification Complete HACCP Certification Complete courses for SQF practitioner Participate in Food and Safety audits Be able to conduct a Mock recall Provide assistance to QA manager as requested Provide timely Assistance to production for quality / food safety issues. root cause, corrective actions to keep line running safely Able to handle confidential material and situations Measures for

Success:

No recalls Customer complaints completed within 30 days of receipt of problem material. Weekly poundage goals achieved Lab tests performed accurately with quick feedback on problems to production

General Expected Behaviors Problem Solving:

Solution Oriented, works to solve problems or achieve outcome If needed, find alternative ways to complete a task Reacts to challenges by locating or providing solutions. Responsible for identifying all requirements of a task, evaluates opportunities or strengths then takes the appropriate action as required. Makes timely, well-considered decisions based on current data available and is flexible with scheduled work hours/shifts Supports the team by offering to help with unexpected work as needed

Safety:

Actively follows and ensures all company policies and procedures. Engages other employees in setting high safety awareness standards. Include safety emphasis in all employee meetings. Wears proper PPE at all times

Work Ethic:

Dependable and punctual to ensure company and workplace goals. Treats everyone with respect and dignity. Responds to challenges with a sense of urgency, informing other team members as required and acting accordingly. Actively assesses information and identifies issues as necessary or required to ensure a friendly workplace. Plans and aligns appropriate resources to accomplish company goals.

Communication:

Good written and verbal skills and able to communicate in a clear and understanding manner. Applies good questioning and listening skills to ensure understanding of information being shared. Treats everyone with respect and dignity, even when he/she may not agree on opinions Identifies barriers to communication and works towards eliminating barriers.

Additional Sanitation Responsibilities:

Assumes Primary Responsibility for Food Safety when the Quality Assurance Manager is out of the Plant.

Education and Experience:

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent(GED). Preferred Associate Degree in similar field

Desired:

Experience with food manufacturing Principles and implementation. 1-3 years' production manufacturing experience. Must be able to work well both independently and collaboratively.

Skills/Competencies:

Ability to clearly present recommendations/ideas and to summarize issues. Ability to appropriately handle confidential material.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None Required Job Physical Demands:

Continuous standing in one location for long periods (2-3 hours before break)

Climbing :

ladders, stairs, etc. --using feet and legs or hands and arms 1/3 of the time

Stooping:

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist

Crouching:

Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine

Reaching:

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

Handling:

Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands

Hearing:

Perceiving the nature of sounds by ears

Depth Perception:

Three‑dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances

Color Vision:

Ability to identify and distinguish colors Work Environment Combination of manufacturing environment along with duties that will require employee to work in a production/plant environment where physical hazards such as industrial equipment and forklifts may be present. Benefits Health Insurance

• Life Insurance,
• 401K Matching Paid Vacation
• Personal Days,
• Paid Holidays Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Jury Duty Leave Employee Referral Program, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Assistance EOE -

Equal Opportunity Employer For Additional Information Visit:

www.hamptonfarms.com INDHP1

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Computer skills: 2 years (Required) Food manufacturing: 2 years (Required) Food quality assurance: 2 years (Required)

Supervising:

2 years (Required)

Management:

2 years (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

Certified Quality Technician (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Elizabethtown, NC 28337 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Elizabethtown, NC 28337: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person