| Job Category : | Management |
| Company Name: | Frieda’s, Inc. |
| Position Name: | Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor |
| Location : | 4465 Corporate Center Dr, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 |
| Job Description : | PLEASE NOTE: Frieda’s is operating under a mandatory vaccination policy. Applicant must be able to show proof of full vaccination status upon hire (or provide a valid medical or religious exemption)*Summary*The Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor is responsible for the design and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that the organization’s food safety/quality assurance standards are met. Oversees testing of processes and products. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Leads and directs the work of the Quality Control (QC) Inspectors. Reports directly to the Operations Manager.*Responsible for creating and executing policies, procedures (SOP’s), and programs that assure products are a superior quality in compliance with in-house specifications and all applicable legal and regulatory agencies.Manages and conducts regular product inspection in all coolers and refrigerated warehouse space to ensure quality and proper rotation of products.Develops and implements Quality Assurance standards and specifications for all product categories.Ensures that 100% of inbound product lots are inspected; complete and distribute inspection reports to the Supply Team in a timely manner.Works with Compliance to ensure that all products are stored at proper temperatures and humidity.Oversees regular pathogen testing in the facility as required by our Food Safety program.Assists in improvement of quality of products received, stored and shipped at Frieda’s.Collaborates with Supply Team, Receiving, Inventory and Production personnel to provide guidance, training and input on Quality Standards.Oversees product shelf life testing or packaging testing.Works with the Sales Department and customers to provide information and assistance on resolving Quality issues.Oversees the disposal of product not suitable to ship.Continuously analyzes and implements process improvement procedures.All other duties as assigned and/or required.Education and/or ExperienceBachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from accredited four-year college or university preferred, with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the area of Produce Quality Assurance; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Must have minimum of two (2) years management/supervisory experience.Knowledge of USDA grades and standardsPCQI certified is a plus.Bilingual English/Spanish (required)Must be proficient with MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.Other Skills and RequirementsExcellent communication skills, both oral and written.Must have excellent attention to detail, strong analytical aptitude and administrative abilities.Must have a strong ability to properly prioritize workload, work under high volume conditions, give feedback to multiple departments, delegate and work independently.Must have personal integrity, be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule, be dependable, have ability to take directions from multiple sources and work independentlyLocation: 4465 Corporate Center Dr, Los Alamitos, CA 90720Job Type: Full-time |