Quality Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Northwest Naturals, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tree Top, Inc.) is a leading supplier of fruit juice concentrates, servicing both domestic and international manufacturers for products and applications such as non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, sauces, dressings, bakery and confections.

We are currently seeking a Quality Supervisor to join our product development team in Bothell, Washington . Hybrid work is available 1 day per week upon completion of in-person training.

The Quality Supervisor is responsible for overseeing Quality lab staff and food safety and food quality programs. Position ensures NW Naturals maintains effective and compliant programs;

generates, maintains, and audits daily quality and food safety documentations; and provides technical support to the plant.

In addition, position provides back up to the Senior Manager of Quality & Regulatory and assists in customer audits, investigation of customer complaints, and determining root cause and corrective action.

This position reports to the Senior Manager of Quality & Regulatory and supervises the lab based Food Safety Technician(s), Senior Food Safety Technician(s), and Food Safety Scientist(s).

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

• Principles and practices of food processing, manufacturing, and packaging.
• Principles and practices of food sensory.
• Solid knowledge of food safety and food quality standards (regulatory and customer).
• Principles and practices of intermediate math and statistics.
• Principles and practices of laboratory methods and equipment.
• Working knowledge of quality auditing.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations applicable to the quality and safety of foods.

ABILITY TO :

• Conduct risk assessment analysis and cause / correction action reviews to resolve quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement and make recommendations to the process.
• Accurately perform duties of the job, with attention to detail.
• Accurately document standard operating procedures.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, regulatory and procedure manuals.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Identify, research, and analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions.
• Gather, evaluate, and interpret information.
• Effectively organize, plan, and execute.
• Use computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Meet behaviors established in Northwest Naturals' performance management and development process.

EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION / LICENSES, AND TRAINING :

• A Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry, or closely related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of quality systems management experience, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• HACCP and SQF practitioner's (GFSI) certification are highly preferred.
• PCQI certified
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement is a plus.
• Training in Food Defense preferred.

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department / division to accommodate the limitation.

Northwest Naturals, LLC does not employ individuals under the age of 18.

Northwest Naturals, LLC is an EEO / AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at : [email protected] or 425-881-2200.

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