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Looking for a 2nd shift FSQA Supervisor to join a dynamic team for a top global food production company in San Diego, CA! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Liz Valdez Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year A bit about us: We serve as a brand leader across all categories of frozen foods. Our products span across the largest categories of ethnic frozen foods ranging from Mexican to Italian to Asian across every distribution channel including foodservice, grocery, warehouse club, and custom manufacturing. Why join us? Competitive base salary and overall compensation package Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision with day one eligibility! Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holidays Life Insurance coverage 401 (K) with generous company match Job Details Job Details: We are currently seeking a dynamic and dedicated Permanent Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Supervisor for our 2nd shift. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our manufacturing processes meet and exceed both local and international food safety and quality standards. This position requires a professional with a strong background in food manufacturing and a deep understanding of food safety and quality assurance practices. The FSQA Supervisor will play a crucial role in maintaining the high standards of our operations, making this a critical and exciting role within our organization. Responsibilities: 2nd Shift: 3:00 pm to 12:00 am Overview: This position will assist the Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager with basic supervision and the direction of the FSQA staff as well as serving as backup for the FSQA Manager in all quality and food safety matters when the FSQA Manager is not present. The responsibilities include conducting quality audits, perform pre-operational inspections of equipment and processing areas, gather and compile production samples, provide incoming ingredient inspections, monitor and ensure compliance with facility HACCP,SSOP, Quality and GMP programs. This position will work on multiple tasks at a time while making decisions independently and handle themselves calmly in stressful situations. There will be travel to cold storage facilities as well as suppliers to conduct ingredient inspections, supplier approvals, and other special projects. Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and monitor robust food safety and quality assurance systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards. Oversee the daily operations of the FSQA department, including supervising a team of quality assurance technicians. Assure adequate staffing by working with the FSQA Manager to evaluate new hires, and conducting performance evaluations of the FSQA staff. Conduct regular audits and inspections of manufacturing processes to identify potential food safety risks or quality issues. Collaborate with production and operations teams to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead incident investigations related to food safety and quality, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented promptly. Provide training and coaching to staff on food safety and quality assurance practices and procedures. Review and approve supplier and raw material specifications, ensuring they meet our stringent quality standards. Stay updated with the latest food safety and quality assurance trends, technologies, and regulations. Be available to work different shifts as required by the FSQA Manager. Microbiological knowledge required, and ability to design and execute sanitation programs to manage and reduce microbiological risks. Knowledge of microbiological lab testing protocols, particularly the positive swab investigation procedure is required. Knowledgeable of standard packaging equipment, requirements, materials and procedures. Ensure all AFNA products are properly packaged, labeled with appropriate nutritional and USDA information, and date coded accordingly. Qualifications: Must have clear understanding of HACCP, GMP, SSOP guidelines. Possess good working knowledge of microbiological testing procedures. Must have excellent communication and leadership skills. Must possess basic computer skills and knowledge with an emphasis on Microsoft programs. Education: BS degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Microbiology, Biology or other science equivalent required. Certifications for HACCP and/or PCQI are required unless covered by another designee. Certifications through ASQ, SQF, GFSI and other professional quality associations are helpful. Experience: Minimum 5 years Quality Control/Quality Assurance experience in USDA food manufacturing environment At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory capacity is required. Frozen food experience preferred, but not mandatory. (Bilingual Spanish a plus) This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's food safety and quality assurance practices. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for excellence in food manufacturing, we would love to hear from you. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.

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