Quality Supervisor (Food Industry), 2nd Shift
Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc.

Job Location: Chicago

31st Street Chicago

Want to make an impact?

Look into this amazing opportunity at our growing facility at 2945 W. 31st Street, Chicago, Illinois!

Supervise, evaluate, and assist subordinates in their daily performance by setting goals and objectives. Provide ongoing feedback and support for a group of technicians and leads covering our operation. Adhere and aid in the development and maintenance of the Good Manufacturing Practices by assisting the departmental supervisors. Work closely with cross-functional departments to ensure compliance to regulatory, customer, third-party and Ferrara's food safety and quality requirements.

Ways you will make a difference

• Accountable for quality and food safety practices during operations.
• Maintains holds and develops corrective actions (CAPA) by utilizing root cause analysis as necessary and monitors CAPA for effectiveness.
• Manages quality assurance team by scheduling/approving timecards in Kronos, assigning tasks and providing ongoing training/mentoring.
• Facilitates with production the monitoring of processes and procedures to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Initiates, track and trend NCRs/CAPAs in the pilgrim smart solve software for all deviations.
• Be a part of the internal audit team and participates actively in the scheduled food safety and facility GMP audits.
• Co-ordinate the pre-op, post-op and glass/brittle plastic inspections.
• Acts as a communication liaison between management and quality staff to support corporate and plant-driven initiatives.
• As part of the food safety team, maintains the food safety plan and updates SOPs as required.
• Ensures training of associates at all levels on quality programs.
• Interact with other supervisors/managers within Ferrara to share best practices.
• Perform and maintain the environmental monitoring program and product testing program.
• Trend the monthly KPI data for the Quality Manager and assist in preparing reports for senior leadership management.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related field preferred
• Demonstrated supervisory and team leadership experience
• HACCP certification and GFSI audits experience such as FSSC ISO 22000 or SQF a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.