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Quality Control Supervisor

Bolthouse Farms, Bakersfield, CA, United States


Job Summary

This position will report to: QC Manager

Travel Requirement: N/A

Location: Bakersfield, CA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hourly

Employment Category: Full Time Regular

Pay Range: $30-$33

The Role
Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages. Generous Brands operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California, and the Greater Chicago Area. To learn more, please visit www.generousbrands.com.

What You’ll Be Responsible For
The Quality Control Supervisor will monitor production and product quality to ensure all products meet the established specifications. The QC Supervisor will have some responsibility in performing the development, maintenance and implementation of the quality systems and food safety programs. Will provide support and direction to Quality Control Leads and Technicians.

Job Duties

Coaches and mentors Leads and Quality Control Technicians to ensure their development and understanding of current and new processes

Ability to address HR related matters and escalates as necessary

Responsible for onboarding and refresher training of QC Technicians

Train and review methodologies, SOP’s, performance and techniques of QC personnel by working with QC Managers including calibration of equipment to assure accuracy and repeatability of test results

Ensure all analytical and production check frequencies are being met

Monitor compliance to specifications, methods and procedures, GMP, HACCP and food safety programs through records review

Conduct routine plant inspections to verify compliance to quality and food safety programs and regulatory requirements

Provide technical support in the implementation of HACCP, food safety and regulatory including training and correction of deficiencies

Handle and support in the investigation of customer complaints and holds for non-conformance

Monitor quality and status of products in inventory

Monitor CIP systems and documentation to ensure proper cleaning. Validate records and compliance to established parameters

Perform routine sanitation inspection and verify efficacy with associated equipment through visual inspection and microbiological testing

Monitor pest control and allergen programs

Conduct and review HACCP Plan, Food Quality Plant, procedures and work instructions

Other duties as assigned

Additional Required Qualifications

Ability to organize, supervise and direct a diverse work force

Must be goal oriented and results driven

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong technical and organizational skills with a high sense of urgency and flexibility

Must have demonstrated ability to work independently without daily supervision or monitoring

Ability to communicate effectively with team members at all levels in both written and oral

Supervisory experience in quality assurance in food or beverage manufacturing

Experience in food plant sanitation

Knowledgeable in HACCP, GMPs, food safety, plant audits, sanitation and other state and federal regulatory

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word and Access)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in food science or minimum of 2 years of related experience and/or training in lieu of education

Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing or food production

HACCP & SQF Certification

Physical Demands & Environmental Hazards
The work environment for this position will be typical of the manufacturing facility. There are portions of the job that will require working in cold ( 90°F), loud environments, in proximity of chemicals as well as the laboratory environment. Work may include intermittent exposure to frozen environments. Employees must be able to:

Work in wet, cold or hot environments

Walk and stand for extended periods of time (occasional climbing)

Lift up to 30 lbs

What We Offer

Medical, Dental & Vision

Group Life and AD&D

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Group Short & Long-Term Disability

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Gym Membership Discounts

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@bolthouse.com.

Work Schedule
2nd shift; work days will vary. Shift hours typically 2:00 pm–10:30 pm. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

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