Job Title: QA Supervisor

Job Description

The QA Supervisor will report to the Food Safety and Quality Manager and lead the team in the QA Lab, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and laws. This role is crucial for the implementation and continuous improvement of quality programs within the facility, and for providing coverage in the absence of the FSQM.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees in the QA Lab, including interviewing, hiring, and training staff.
• Plan, assign, and direct work while appraising performance and managing rewards and disciplinary actions.
• Implement various components of the quality assurance program, including data analysis, systems evaluation, product assessment, and quality technology.
• Direct inspections of hardware and systems audits to ensure proper application of management system procedures.
• Conduct raw material, in-process, and finished goods quality inspections.
• Communicate effectively in Spanish, both written and orally.
• Direct and advise personnel in special test procedures to analyze components and physical properties of product materials.
• Compile and analyze test information to determine operating efficiency and diagnose malfunctions.
• Investigate complaints on existing products and respond to vendors or customers.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet testing schedules.
• Train the lab group on safety topics, quality procedures, and monthly business updates.
• Participate and support corporate and plant initiatives including GMP, HACCP, SQF, GQMS, KMM, LIMS, and others as assigned.
• Facilitate and participate in customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.

Essential Skills

• Background in food science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, sensory, food packaging systems, and/or food engineering.
• 3-7 years' practical experience in Food Safety, Quality Management, Production, or Project Management in the food industry.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and affect change through indirect leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with food quality systems including SQF, HACCP, GMPs, and other related prerequisites.
• HACCP certification.
• Experience writing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, coaching, and conflict management skills.
• Experience in Quality Assurance specific to food manufacturing, particularly with chocolate products.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both manufacturing and lab settings. This role offers the opportunity to join a quickly growing and innovative team.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Health & Wellness

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and personal support

Wellness incentives and virtual health resources

Financial Security

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Life and AD&D insurance (basic and voluntary)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage

Optional critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance

Work-Life Balance

Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Paid parental leave

Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options where applicable)

Volunteer time off and community engagement programs

Professional Growth

Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support

Access to online learning platforms and certifications

Career development programs and mentorship opportunities

Additional Perks

Employee discount programs through partners like Abenity

Commuter benefits and transportation subsidies

Legal and identity theft protection plans

Company-sponsored events and recognition programs

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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