Supervisor, Quality Assurance/Food Safety

Supervisor, Quality Assurance/Food Safety

Location: American Canyon, CA, US, 94503

• Ensure Food Safety requirements and corporate policies are followed in the facility

• Conduct third party (Customer, Regulatory) and internal audits (preparation and follow up as assigned)

• Coordinate local HACCP program and committee as well as coordinate the pest control program (Meetings, changes, updates, training)

• Complaints trends

• Issue Corrective Action Requests when necessary and coordinate local GMP guidelines and committee.

• Responsible for Pest Control Program coordination.

• Responsible for Sanitation program

• Prepare department reports for NCR non-conformance and disposition of materials.

• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual leading the food safety plan

• Assess and evaluate facility personnel and make recommendations regarding strategies to remedy training, skills, or performance deficiencies

• Coordinate and provide yearly trainings for the Facility for Food Safety and Food Defense

• Implementation of GFSI Certification throughout the facility (FSSC 22000)

• Track Food Safety programs, execution and results on the Shop Floor

• Track products parameters are kept within critical limits (food safety & quality)

• Coordinate EMP swabbing, material sampling, ATP cleaning effectiveness review

• Perform trend analysis, statistical data review to develop improvement plans (Environmental Monitoring Program, Pest Control, and Sanitation)

• Ensure incoming ingredients are sampled, inspected, and approved for use in the plant

• Keep Food Safety information up-to-date and well organized

• HACCP/Food Safety plan owner/coordinator Activities

• Coordinate and participate in the execution of the internal audit (FSS)

• SOP definition, verification, and validation (SSOP), trainings for Sanitation Crew

• Perform training and computer tasks related to the QA and Food Safety topics and as required

• Root cause analysis using problem-solving tools

• Sensory panelist of raw material and finished product

• Coordinate complaints investigation and action plans in conjunction with Production and Maintenance.

• Ensure data is entered into the Quality Module of SAP accurately and promptly

• Ensure the correct transactions in SAP are conducted and completed as required (releases, blocks, returns)

• Perform/participate in traceability and mock recalls

• Participate in annual management reviews of the entire food safety program and ensure any corrective actions are completed on time

• Coordinate Hold & Release Program

• HACCP and PCQI Certified
• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry

• At least 4 years of experience in QA or QC department in the food industry
• Knowledge of BRC, FSSC 22000 Certification and other GFSI audit schemes
• Quality System implementation experience a plus
• Must be willing/open to work on weekends and evening shifts as needed
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, Environmental Monitoring and microbiological testing
• Must be willing to do sensory test chocolate and raw ingredients
• Understanding of government regulations relating to food processing

• Ability to multi-task and delegate
• Must be able to lift 50lbs unassisted
• Leadership and coaching abilities a plus
• Chocolate process knowledge is a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Individual and team player
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP (QM module)

• The ability to grow your career within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• Collaborative atmosphere with like-minded individuals who are passionate about chocolate
• 12 paid holidays PLUS your birthday off!
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products
• Competitive compensation package including salary, benefits, and vacation time