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1706BR External Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor Job Advertisement QA Supervisor Holland, Michigan Heinz North America At Heinz, to be the BEST food company,
growing a BETTER world is more than a dream – it’s our vision. To be the best, we want the best – best
brands, best processes and most importantly the best people. Heinz is on a path to revolutionize the
food industry – we will be the most profitable and most efficient food
company powered by the most talented people with unwavering commitment to our
communities, leading brands and highest product quality in every category in
which we compete. The Common Ingredients Done Uncommonly
Well… Individuals looking for a job – not a
career – need not apply. If you are
looking to do something special, something big – look no further. Heinz has a laser focus on hiring top talent who have a passion for delivering extraordinary
results and want to experience an unlimited career anchored in
meritocracy. Our talent demonstrates
high degrees of ownership, works with a sense of urgency and takes the
results of our organization personally.
We are empowered to deliver results and continuously raise the bar for
ourselves and our teams. We
unapologetically expect to win. The
opportunities for growth and rewards are earned by the exceptional leaders at
every level who deliver results with values. Hungry for more? Heinz is searching for a QA Supervisor to
join our Holland, Michigan team. The Quality Assurance Supervisor is a key
element and an essential position for the factory and the Corporation. The Quality Assurance Supervisor helps the
facilitation, implementation and maintenance of all Factory and Corporate
Quality, Food Safety, Safety and USDA/FSIS & FDA Regulatory programs and
initiatives. This position is to
monitor, test and report on an on-going basis the microbiological activity of
the manufacturing environment, raw materials, finished goods, equipment,
etc. Investigates and partners with
other functions to determine contamination sources and takes corrective
actions to eliminate sources. Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and
assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions. -Assist with the implementation of the QRMP
(Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the
plant accountability list in order to achieve targeted RCR. -Assist with communicating the factory
Quality Management System expectations to all personnel and defined stakeholders, and provide training
accordingly. -Provide technical support to Operations,
Maintenance, Sanitation, Logistics, Procurement, and Sales / Marketing. -Assist with the factory Pre-Requisite
Programs (PRPs), Operational Pre-Requisite Programs (OPRPs), and Critical Control Points (CCPs), as defined in the
Food Safety Program. -Assist with facilitating and driving
compliance to the Quality Risk Management Process (Q-RMP) via crossfunctional work teams and leadership
accountability. -Verify and validate manufacturing
processes comply with regulatory requirements. -Assist with retaining and maintaining
documentation and records associated with HNA and factory Quality Management Systems, Quality Risk Management
Process, and Food Safety Systems Certification (FSSC 22000). -Assist with training personnel in
techniques and procedures for the Food Safety Program, Quality Assurance activities, Quality Control
activities, Raw Materials and Finished Goods Inspections, and Sensory Taste
Panels. -Assist with the administration, execution
and maintenance of the internal audit program. -Review all Process Sheets and
Specifications for acceptance or variance to capability. -Serve as the factory primary contact for
all customer’s and third party audits, including management, preparation, and corrective actions. -Represent the factory in the New Product
Development Process (NPD) to ensure factory capability for new products and line extensions. -Champion quality improvement initiatives
and waste reduction projects to center line processes and reduce variation. -Manage and report on key issues, trends,
customer / consumer complaints, and incident investigations to local and HQ Quality and Food Safety management. -Communicate and report on key quality
performance metrics as defined by HNA Quality and local management. -Assure that all non-conforming products
are managed (including identification, segregation and timely final disposition) in accordance with
current applicable policies. -Interface with contractors (pest control,
cleaning chemicals, engineering, etc.) and raw material suppliers to ensure compliance with quality and food
safety requirements. -Assist and partner with business leaders
on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean/Heinz Global Production System (HGPS)), including
leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation. -Assist with the supervision of Quality
Assurance staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc. -Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications REQUIREMENTS -B.Sc. in Food Science, Food
Technology, Microbiology, Food Business or other related science based
discipline. -Excellent communication skills in verbal, written, and
presentation communications. -Demonstrate continuous learning in competencies
related to Quality Assurance and Food Safety. -Certified Quality Auditor or
Certified Quality Manager by ASQ preferred. KNOWLEDGE -Must demonstrate moderate to
strong knowledge of the following core competencies: -Quality Management
Systems -Food Safety Risk Management -HACCP -Sanitation and Environmental
Monitoring -Training -Internal Auditing -Statistical Process Control and Data
Analysis -Technical problem solving (root cause analysis and
corrective/preventive action development) -Must demonstrate basic to moderate
knowledge of the following: -Managing raw material suppliers and incoming
materials -Allergen Management -Food regulations -Customer centricity -he
applicable processing method at the factory; e.g.: LACF, Acidified, High
Acid, Frozen/ Chilled, Aseptic, and/or Pasteurization -GFSI audit scheme
implementation -Incident Investigation and Reporting -Must demonstrate basic
knowledge of the following: -Scientific techniques for investigating
complaints -Microbiological and Analytical Methods -Commissioning,
Qualification, and Verification of new products / processes SKILLS -Inductive reasoning: The ability to
combine pieces of information to form conclusions (includes a relationship
among seemingly unrelated events). -Pro-Active Problem Solving Approach: The
ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. -Deductive
reasoning: The Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce
answers. -Multi-Task: Should be able to balance multiple projects at one time
and prioritize to meet deadlines. -Ability to train salaried and hourly
employees. -Grow and develop salaried personnel for Promotability.
-Ability to Lead Teams and Team activities to achieve business results.
-Advanced computer and presentation skills: Must be able to make oral and
visual presentations to small and large groups that effectively communicate
to the intended audience. EXPERIENCE -Minimum of 1 year experience in
Quality Assurance, Food Manufacturing, or other technical environment.
-Demonstrate ability to work with cross-functional groups. -Demonstrate
ability to supervise and train others effectively. Functional Area Manufacturing - Foodservice/Dry Location (External) Holland, MI EEO Policy It is the continuing policy of Heinz North
America to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees
and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual
preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity
with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and
regulations. Removal Date 02-Apr-2015 |
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