2nd Shift Assistant Quality Supervisor
Job Title: 2nd Shift Assistant Quality Supervisor
Company: Masters Gallery Foods
Location: Plymouth, WI
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!
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Assistant Quality Supervisor to join our team and play a key role in auditing of standard operating procedures to ensure standardized methods are being used by all production employees. The qualified candidate will also be responsible for the quality of products produced at Masters Gallery Foods including, but not limited to, ensuring that all quality standards and guidelines are met for all finished goods.
- Oversee quality of finished product.
- Troubleshoot daily line quality issues.
- Perform audits on quality Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), production SOPs, facility, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Assist with updating forms in Alchemy.
- Perform positive release on all finished goods.
- Coordinate extended run swabbing schedule and monitor results.
- Sign off new hires on quality checks and SOP verifications.
- Perform finished goods and bulk coolers, dry storage, cutting rooms, production rooms, and pack off rooms inspections.
- Manage shelf-life inspections and shelf-life disposals.
- Perform product audits on high-risk areas and length of time product is on the production floor.
- Ensure non-conforming products are isolated and monitor the hold log daily. Enter dispositions for holds.
- Verify safety holds and signoff in ERP and RedZone.
- Audit production equipment and facility. Enter work orders into Maintenance Connection.
- Participate in quarterly Glass and Hard Plastic Audits.
- Perform ATP, Environmental, Uniform/Shoe, and Sanitation swabbing. Assist with lab testing as needed.
- Assist with corrective action plans for out of spec quality systems such as sanitation swabs, ATP swabs, environmental program, foreign material, or any food safety risks. Notify management of any trends.
- Present and train quality related material to Quality, Production and Sanitation personnel at monthly meetings.
- Assist with verification and calibration program on production equipment and update the matrix as needed.
- Train and instruct Quality personnel on the proper use of reference materials and equipment / instruments to determine product compliance, completion, and distribution of proper forms and worksheets.
- Lead and/or assist as the Quality representative for Continuous Improvement projects.
- Consistent and reliable attendance to maintain adequate staffing levels and meet customer commitments is required.
- Assist with customer complaint investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Provide backup to the Quality Supervisor duties as needed.
- Assist in EHS and root cause analysis for safety related events.
- Assist Quality Supervisor with managing employee scheduling in UKG Pro.
- Provide back up for Quality Tester and Quality Technicians on an as needed basis. Assist Quality Lab Technicians with swabbing and testing as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager, Director of Quality Systems, Vice President of Food Safety and Quality Systems, or Manufacturing Management.
Experience, Skills, and Abilities:
- Associate Degree in Food Science, Quality, or equivalent experience.
- Two years of quality or internal auditing experience in a food manufacturing environment. Continuous Improvement experience required. Lean Six Sigma experience preferred.
- Ability to act as a direct liaison between general production and management regarding quality issues.
- Knowledge of the ERP computer system, RedZone, Alchemy, Microsoft Office & Microsoft Outlook products.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to assess quality and firm decision making.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Hours/Employment Type: Full Time
Salary/Wages: Salary. 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.
How to Apply: Visit our online posting
Questions? Please contact Natasha Kim at nkim@mastersgalleryfoods.com or (920) 400-1767