Quality Assurance Supervisor

Your Opportunity as a Quality Assurance Supervisor

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist with the implementation of quality systems and programs to ensure quality and food safety standards meet key performance drivers for the business. This position in Quality will be working across multiple departments that produce a variety of Hostess products. The candidate will interface regularly as a resource and quality point of contact with cross-functional teams including but not limited to Operations Management, Engineering, Procurement, corporate Quality, and R&D. This person will educate, train and coach appropriate personnel within the plant on the criticality of GMP, Food Safety, Business risk and Quality Management System activities and give recommendations and guidance to organization management on best practices.

Location: 1969 Victory Dr, Columbus, GA 31901 (Hostess Manufacturing Plant)

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site. Day Shift Mon-Fri 4am-2pm (flexibility required)  

In this Role You Will:  

• HARPC/HACCP/BRC Program management

• Maintaining current documentation in binders/electronic files and updating documents

• CCP management of metal detectors (training, validation, calibration, etc.)

• FSMA management for compliance and updates

• HACCP meeting and training management

• HARPC and Food Safety Plan maintenance

• Document control log management

• Product launch support

• Support new product development, product moves, and changes to existing products.

• Ensure specifications are complete and achievable at hand-off to operations

• Develop HACCP plans for product launches

• Act as quality operations liaison at the plant

• Support Audit processes

• Prepare site for Hostess and other audits and regulatory inspections

• Attend and guide onsite audit process

• Conduct follow up support on corrective actions and effectiveness checks

• Demonstrate knowledge of standards and provide guidance as needed to cross functional support groups of U.S. Food GMP’s (FSMA)

• Demonstrate knowledge of standards and provide guidance as needed to cross functional support groups for Hostess policies, associated documents, and requirements

• Regulatory (Kosher, RSPO, Gluten free, Allergen Control) activities at the plant (as applicable)

• BRC Standards (in-depth knowledge)

• HACCP certification

• Harmonization and compliance of Hostess Quality and Food Safety Systems across assigned operations. Steward site policy and support transition of corporate policy to local policy

• Conduct line assessments to ensure facility and process is capable of producing product meeting Hostess expectations.

• Plant assist – Support Quality Manager and Operations Audit processes through line start-ups, change overs, walk-throughs, trials, meetings, and act as general designee to the Quality Manager

• Prepare various reports and metrics upon request

• Conduct necessary training courses and education (i.e., inspection/auditor, Food Safety)

The Right Role for You 

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

What We are Looking For:  

Minimum Requirements: 

• A High School diploma or GED is required

• 1 year of manufacturing experience

• 1 year of leadership experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required.

• Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork skills are a must

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:  

• A BS in Science or Technology (e.g., Biology, Food Science, Chemistry, etc.) or a BS in Engineering (e.g., Chemical, Food, etc.) is preferred

• Visible leadership, ability to influence and drive results.

• Structured thinker who can layout clear action plans and drive implementation

• Good time management and multitasking skills

• Ability and willingness to take action

• Excellent problem solving and trouble shooting skills

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be loud.

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