Sr. Quality Supervisor

1440 Foods is a sports and active nutrition company on a mission to help energize people to unleash their potential with a focused portfolio of accessible, great-tasting health and wellness brands: Pure Protein® nutrition bars; and Body Fortress® high efficacy protein powders; MET-Rx® high-performance meal replacements; and FitCrunch® delicious high protein snacks. Join our fun, fast-paced company to be a part of growing 1440 Foods into the future!

Position Overview:

As a Sr. Quality Supervisor, you will oversee and ensure the quality of our products and processes. You will lead a team of Quality Inspectors and Technicians, enforce quality standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Your role is pivotal in maintaining product excellence and compliance with industry regulations. This position will be a backup SQF practitioner in the absence of Quality Leader.

Job Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of Quality Technicians. Provide guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure team effectiveness and adherence to quality standards.
• Quality Assurance: Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance policies and procedures. Ensure that products and processes comply with company standards, industry regulations, and customer requirements.
• Inspection and Testing: Oversee the inspection and testing of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products, ensure accurate documentation and reporting of inspection results.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and analyze quality issues, root causes, and develop corrective and preventive actions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve quality concerns.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and process effectiveness. Implement best practices and industry standards.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality records, including inspection reports, non-conformance reports, and corrective action plans. Ensure proper documentation and traceability of quality issues.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations. Stay updated on industry trends, standards, and best practices.
• Training: Conduct training sessions for employees on quality procedures, standards, and best practices. Promote a quality-focused culture within the organization.
• Environmental Monitoring Program (Pathogen and Non-Pathogen): Oversee the program, maintain records, and train quality technicians on environmental swabbing procedures.
• Sanitation Effectiveness Program: Oversee pre-operational and post-sanitation inspections, including equipment swabbing (ATP, APC, Yeast and Mold, Coliform, etc.), in collaboration with the sanitation supervisor. Work with the sanitation team to identify and address any cleaning gaps.

• Supplier Approval Program: Lead and manage the supplier approval program, ensuring that all approved supplier records and documentation are properly compiled and filed.
• Internal Audit: Play vital role to complete monthly GMP and internal audit (reference to SQF and NSF code).

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with quality inspection tools and software (e.g., statistical analysis software, ERP systems, NetSuite, Trace Gains, Power BI).

Education & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in food science, Natural Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology), Quality Assurance, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, ASQ CQE) are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a quality assurance role, with at least 2 years in a supervisory position. Experience in food production is preferred.
• HACCP/PCQI certification is preferred.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to both the office setting and food manufacturing facility.
• Significant amount of time working at a computer station
• Occasional visits to various areas of the manufacturing floor
• Must wear required PPE while in all manufacturing areas.
• Moving parts and machinery are present in the plant.

Physical demands:

• Frequently sitting, standing, or walking.
• Occasional ability to lift to 50lbs.
• Ability to physically perform functions of repetitive motion, grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, balancing, and climbing.
• Noise levels will vary; higher noise levels exist while in the plant operations areas.