Plant QA Supervisor

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.Consider applying here, if you want to:

Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.

Develop lasting relationships with great people.

Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.Plant QA SupervisorSupervises audit or inspection process to monitor compliance within established quality standards.Essential Functions

Oversees blending of raw materials to product mineral batches according to company standards and to meet production demand; maintains mineral inventory.

Oversees laboratory duties to include microbiological testing of finished product and environmental monitoring.

Oversees stocking, rotating and maintenance of lab supplies and equipment. Completes daily paperwork and report results to Supervisor.

Oversees performance of internal audits of plant sanitation, GMP’s and machine operation functions and reports results to Supervisor.

Ensures that all quality systems are being adhered to and maintained at all times.

Responsible to performing root cause/corrective action investigations for non-conformances.

Oversees safety team activities. Monitors and enforces safety requirements.

Builds a positive work environment.

Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.

Serves as a backup to the QA Manager in tasks relating to food safety and food quality within the facility when the QA Manager is out.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

4 Years – Experience in Position

4 Years – Experience managing people/projects

experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications:

6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

6 Years – Experience working in Position

6 Years – Experience managing people/projects

experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetenciesThis position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

Lead Like an Owner

Identifies safety issues and takes prompt corrective action

Coaches/corrects unsafe team behavior

Effectively prioritizes quality, productivity, and cost

Encourages honest feedback from direct reports, peers, and up-line manager

Uses customer feedback to improve service levels and internal/external customer relationships

InnovACT

Understands the concepts of process consistency and waste minimization

Modifies goals based on changing business needs

Promotes sharing of opposing viewpoints

Find a Way

Anticipates problems and opportunities within functional area, and recommends proactive solutions

Uses technical knowledge to coach team performance and educate others

Leverages technical know-how to solve challenging problems

Encourages and models teamwork to demonstrate behavioral expectations for Team Members

Builds relationships up, down, and across effectively

Empowered to be Great

Provides effective coaching and feedback to improve individual and team performance

Provides positive recognition for Team Member results

Assigns responsibilities to maximize team strengths

Resolves team conflicts with a calm demeanor and skill

Effectively communicates team and individual expectations and follows up appropriately

Education

Minimum Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Quality, Biological Sciences, Engineering or other related field

Preferred:

Master's Degree in Food Science, Quality, Biological Sciences, Engineering or other related field

Certification/License:

Required: N/A

Preferred: HACCP, SQF

Foreign Language

Required: None Required

Preferred: None Required

Benefitshttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

Los Angeles County applicants only Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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