Quality Assurance Supervisor

About The JobAt Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.We have an opening for a Quality Assurance Supervisor based in Chatsworth, CA!Supervise day-to-day operations of the Quality Assurance (QA) Department including QA Technicians and QA Leads. This position is responsible for managing the non-conforming products and equipment. This position is also responsible for developing all necessary tools for training, troubleshooting, problem elimination, and streamlining all processes within the plant.Primary Responsibilities• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations’ policies and applicable laws• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and correcting employees; addressing complaints and resolving barriers to success.• Develop, implement and verify QA procedures and train.• Ensure QA Technicians are trained and proficiently performing laboratory-testing and other procedures according to SOPs and adhere to GMPs, GLPs, QFS and Safety Program.• Schedule QA Technicians for effective plant coverage.• Ensure that laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained and functioning properly. Maintain records of this activity.• Coordinate sampling and testing activities in alignment with production.• Ensure all records of testing are complete, accurate, legible, and in conformance to standard.• Take immediate action to quality deviations from standard. Notify QA Manager of such deviations. Follow up on consumer and customer complaints.• Ensure that activities regarding FSHCP, Food Quality Plan, GMPS, GLPs and QFS are performed and documented properly.• Assist QA Manager and Compliance Supervisor with training and audit of FSSC22000. Rev. 12.17.2023 Assist in internal housekeeping, GMP and Prerequisite Programs (PRP) audits.• Submit required reports to QA Manager and Plant Management.• Coordinate post cleaning and pre-operation inspections of equipment with the Sanitation and Operations.• Investigate and correct quality issues by identifying and resolving the root cause of quality issues, in collaboration with other departments.• Participate to develop and implement FSHCP and also be part of the FSHCP team.• Maintain appropriate inventory levels on all lab supplies and chemicals.• Provide prompt and accurate documentation as scheduleAbout youEducation And ExperienceRequired Degree Bachelor's degree in Microbiology / Food Science / Chemistry, or related field Required 3-4 years laboratory experience.Required experience in supervising QA technicians in Food Manufacturing Facility KnowledgeSkills And AbilitiesMust be an effective leader of people Must be capable of managing business-critical functions in a calm and systematic fashionMust be organized and analyticalEffectively perform complex data analysisExcellent record keeping / documentation skillsLocal and national travel to and from plant operations (requires valid driver’s license) Outstanding communication / presentation skills / report writingStatistical analysis knowledge a plusProficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, laboratory instrumentation, and lab equipment. Familiar with Quality Solutions Software and LIMS is a plus.The base compensation range for this position is $85,000K - $100,000K commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.About UsAt Danone North America, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, Evian, and Happy Family. You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world One Planet. One Health BY YOU.Danone North America doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect. http//www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfhttps//www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf