Quality Supervisor - Weekend AM at Masters Gallery Foods Inc

Description

At Masters Gallery Foods, enhancing the lives of those we influence, whether our employees, our partners or individuals in our communities, is something we strive to do every day. After all, we believe a positive impact is something to be proud of, and is the foundation for everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to be empowered to be the best you can be at work or at home, you've come to the right place. We offer a cooperative culture that is rich in ongoing career development and rooted in collaboration.

Masters Gallery Foods is proudly based in Wisconsin, and delivers the highest quality cheese products to our partners and customers. You will be supported and encouraged to make a difference, and your dedication and passion is acknowledged and appreciated. If you want to make a change and start where you can grow, you can at Masters Gallery Foods. Join us!

Weekend AM Quality Supervisor 

(Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

6:00AM-6:00PM

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Weekend PM Quality Supervisor to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products. The Quality Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of quality processes, conducting inspections, leading the Quality Team, and collaborating with cross-functional departments to ensure all finished products meet Masters Gallery Foods and customer quality standards and specifications.

• Coordinate, schedule and manage a team of Quality Lead/Auditors, Quality Technicians, and Quality Testers, providing leadership, training and guidance.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Provide regular reports to management on quality performance.
• Oversee quality of finished product produced at the facility.
• Oversee Production and Quality Audits on quality checks and procedures.
• Train new employees on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and assist with annual GMP review.
• Oversee extended run process.
• Assist plant management in trouble shooting quality issues.
• Train and familiarize all employees with quality management and standards, as well as facilitate monthly meetings.
• Assist with managing and issuing production non-conformances. Establish corrective actions and preventive controls.
• Oversee quality systems to satisfy internal and customer requirements to include process evaluation, sanitation programs, product labeling, product storage, and distribution.
• Assist with Quality meetings and facilitate as needed.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to plant personnel by understanding regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements.
• Assist in identifying and resolving customer complaints related to quality products.
• Assist with the Pest Control Program.
• Monitor, review, and signoff as Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) on preventative controls.
• Develop and implement controlled documents.
• Assist with the Calibration Program.
• Drive and lead the "right the first time" process control approach.
• Oversee MSLOTO training and personnel SOP Audits.
• Effectively manage sanitation process, quality compliance, checklists, and other needed functions in Redzone.
• Provide backup and support for Quality Lead/Auditors, Quality Technicians, or Quality Testers as needed basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager, Director of Quality Systems, Vice President - Operations, or Vice President of Food Safety and Quality Systems.

What You Can Offer

• Associate Degree in Food Service, Quality Systems, or equivalent experience.  Yellow Belt Certification highly preferred.

• Four years of progressively responsible quality experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.  Six Sigma experience preferred.

• Knowledge of AOAC approved methods for cheese testing.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, HACCP, GMP).
• Ability to act as a direct liaison between general production and management regarding quality issues.
• Knowledge of the ERP computer system and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to assess quality and be firm in decisions.
• Provide support to the Grading and Lab Department as needed.
• Possess or willingness to obtain a Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Cheese License for American Cheese.
• Provide support to the Quality Team at all Masters Gallery Foods’ facility locations as needed.

What Masters Gallery Foods Can Offer You

We're a company built on many values, among them are passion, integrity, and people, which means if you join Masters Gallery, you'll join a team brought together by enthusiasm, trust, and dedication. Beyond our commitment to offering exceptional products and customer service, Masters Gallery is committed to career development, inclusion, flexibility, and fun at work.

To uphold those values, Masters Gallery Foods provides:

• A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more)
• Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)
• Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents
• Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, AAA, and more)
• Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more)
• Green sustainability initiatives
• Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven
• Training and development programs
• Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water
• Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work!
• Continuous communication with Employees - Company App
• Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone
• Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, company picnics, holiday party and more)

Masters Gallery is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)