QA Supervisor with experience in Wet Meat Food Canning is a must! Looking for 3-5 years related exp. in QA instead of degree, but prefers a BS Degree.

Position Objective:

To implement, update, and manage the Quality Assurance Program to insure that quality products are consistently produced, stored, and shipped.

Essential Job Functions:

'          Must have a college degree and/or 3-5 years related experience.

'          Must have experience in manufacturing setting, preferably in food industry.

'          Must have experience in a food canning or comparable food processing facility, preferably pet food.

'          Must work hours as needed.

'          Must be able to climb up steps onto the top of large feed trailers and/or multi-pallets of canned pet food at various times throughout the shift.

'          Must have knowledge of pet food ingredients and requirements for laboratory techniques.

Critical Skills:

'          Will demonstrate effective communication at all levels.

'          Will demonstrate understanding of customer requirements and product specifications and any other plant requirements.

'          Will have, or be capable of attaining, HACCP certification.

'          Will demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

'          Performs and supervises testing of canned food for aseptic qualities and nutritional content to meet Federal and State regulations and customer expectations.

'          Ensures quality assurance program is updated on a continuous basis and is knowledgeable of quality issues, nutrition and requirements of FDA and AAFCO.

'          Investigates, analyzes and explains all quality related complaints for Pet Food Sales including replies to State Control officials.

'          Assists Research & Development in the assessment of new ingredients, formulations, and production procedures.

'          Conducts Research & Development for new ingredients, formulations and production processes

Requirements/Skills:
Wet Meat Canning, Thermal Processing