Quality Control Supervisor - Fall River, MA

Company Description · Nexus Staffing Specialists has combined experience of over 20 years in staffing and providing talent globally. Our professional staff of recruiters based in the Boston and NY area provides comprehensive staffing needs including temporary, temporary to hire, ...

Job description

Company Description

Nexus Staffing Specialists has combined experience of over 20 years in staffing and providing talent globally. Our professional staff of recruiters based in the Boston and NY area provides comprehensive staffing needs including temporary, temporary to hire, and professional placement in the areas of manufacturing, engineering, IT, finance, logistics and warehouse, supervisory, operations and more.

 

 

Job Description

Nexus Staffing Specialists, Inc. has a combined experience of over 30 years in the staffing industry providing talent globally. Our professional staff of talent acquisition specialists based in the Boston and NY area provide comprehensive staffing needs including temporary, temporary to hire, and professional placement in the areas of manufacturing, engineering, IT, finance, logistics and warehouse, supervisory, operations and more.
Our client located on the South Shore of Massachusetts is seeking a second shift Quality Control Supervisor to join their growing manufacturing organization. This is a direct hire with a tremendous benefits package.

Position Summary

As an expert of the process, you will monitor production on multiple lines while leading the QC Team. You are responsible to assure that company process and product quality is consistently achieving the highest levels possible to assure customer satisfaction. You will accomplish these standards in a dynamic, fast-paced USDA, FDA food manufacturing facility.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In event of absence, position will be filled by equal level position, Spvsr or appropriately trained Spvsr designee.

Qualifications

Candidate Qualifications:

Expected skills for this position

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 Strong mathematic and analytical abilities, as well as familiarity with statistics and control charts.
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Team leadership abilities and people skills that will facilitate the completion of goals and objectives and institute a sense of ownership to those that are tasked with the implementation going forward. Strong organoleptic abilities.

 Candidate must possess a thorough knowledge of computers and their programs
 Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

Must be self-motivated, possess high energy, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 Candidate must be able to interact in a dynamic team environment while displaying tact and diplomacy with peers and management alike in order to achieve goals.
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 Candidate must be reliable and flexible in order to meet seasonality demands of the business.

Daily Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
* Lead and motivate the Quality Control Team in order to achieve daily goals.
* Monitor and enforce quality control points using control charts and culinary ability.
* Monitor and carryout various batch control tests and product sampling to ensure process is in control.
* Quality systems development and management.
* Work as an extension of the Process Engineering Team.
* Specification development, approval and review with R&D.
* Sensory evaluation of key ingredients and attributes.
* Statistical Process Control (SPC) analysis of key analytical data.
* Continuous improvement projects both individually and as a member of a team.
* Log data and report trends using information gathered.
* Communicate any continuous improvement opportunities to Process Engineering.
* Maintain, create and communicate quality control reporting data.
* Communicate quickly and effectively with Process Coordinator and production management.
Competencies:
"An area of expertise that is fundamental to a particular job or function"
In order to perform this position properly, each candidate must demonstrate the following core competencies (not all-inclusive).
Interpersonal Skills
Builds relationships at all levels
o Manages conflict effectively
o Practices early intervention; resolves issues early
o Communicates effectively
o Inspires trust and Teamwork
o Is a Motivator
Judgment
o Analyzes problems effectively
o Demonstrates sound and ethical decision-making, even under pressure
o Patient; challenges appropriately
o Open to ideas of others
o Consistent
Leadership
o Persuasive in getting others to consider his/her or companies point of view
o Communicates effectively; has a point of view
o Inspires trust; viewpoint actively sought by others
o Fosters collaboration
o Overcomes objections with logic and effective communication skills
o Able to deliver message of "Culture change"; in a positive, constructive and effective manner
o Is a Leader
Self-Management
o Invests in own development
o Pursues opportunities to improve
o Seeks out internal resources for learning
o Accountability; embraces the concept of accountability. Acceptance for one's actions; both positive and negative
Education and/or Experience
* Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline of Food Science, Statistics or a Culinary field and 2+ years manufacturing experience preferably in a food environment, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Quality certification/training/experience preferred.
Mathematical Skills
* Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills

Additional Information

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