Quality Assurance Supervisor
Assists the QA Manager at Fresh Del Monte's Kankakee facility in supervising Food Safety/Security and Quality Assurance programs, overseeing Quality & Sanitation Technicians (scheduling, training, discipline), tracking HACCP deviations and SOP changes, and supporting audits and corrective actions. Core tools include HACCP processes and Microsoft Office.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Kankakee FC, Kankakee, IL, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Combination of 2 years college education (accredited institution) and/or experience as a Quality Assurance Supervisor in a related field
- 2 to 3 years prior experience/knowledge in a similar role with direct reports
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- General knowledge of a HACCP Program
- Risk assessment skills
Full description
Benefits We Offer Include:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer‑paid life & disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 7 Company Paid Holidays
- 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
- Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
- Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date
Purpose of Position:This position will be responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Manager in the supervision of Food Safety and Security, and Quality Assurance programs. In this role, will also oversee the direct supervision of Quality & Sanitation Technicians to ensure all Quality, Food Safety and Sanitation guidelines are implemented and adhered to.
Accountabilities:
- Responsible for shift/work scheduling, training, delegation of duties & disciplinary actions of the Quality Assurance and Sanitation Technicians.
- Ensure that all Quality Assurance functions are being performed, and documented, in an accurate and efficient manner.
- Collaborate with Technicians to follow up on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) deviations and report Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) modifications to Quality Assurance Manager.
- Assist Quality Assurance Manager in trending data for various Quality Assurance programs.
- Perform periodic, daily walk through of the facility to ensure that all quality and food safety standards are being complied with and submit corrective action request as needed to perspective departments.
- Assist Quality Assurance Manager in performing internal, regulatory agency facility, and operational audits.
- Train staff on all equipment calibrations, quality assurance and preventive maintenance.
- Follow up with the concerned departments ensuring proper corrective actions are well implemented to close the findings/ Non – Conformities.
- Special Projects as assigned.
Minimum Skills Required:
- Combination of 2 years college education (from an accredited institution) and/or experience as a Quality Assurance Supervisor in a related field.
- At least 2 to 3 years prior experience/ knowledge in a similar role with direct reports. Added
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Excellent communication skills (i.e. oral and written).
- General knowledge of a HACCP Program.
- Risk Assessment Skills.
*Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. *
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.