Quality Assurance Supervisor - Hazleton, United States - Northern Pelagic Group, LLC (NORPEL)

Description

Quality Assurance Lead

NORPEL, also known as the Northern Pelagic Group, LLC, is a prominent producer of pet food ingredients. We originated as a small fish processor in New Bedford Harbor back in 2002, but now operate plants in New Bedford, MA, and Hazle Township, PA, where we process seafood and meat products. With the industry's increasing demand for superior-quality, sustainable, and fully traceable raw materials, NORPEL is committed to exceeding customer expectations. Our clients consist of most major pet food companies, and we invite you to join us in our efforts to champion sustainability, advance research, and discover innovative solutions to eliminate food waste.

Quality Assurance Lead

The role has been created as a position to ensure all products produced at all facilities comply with customer and internal specifications. This data will be relayed to sales and production in various manners outlined below.

Available to work flexible hours, weekends, and overtime if needed.

The primary roles and responsibilities of the position are outlined below:

• Continuous daily sampling and testing of all production facilities.
• Testing of all inbound fresh and frozen raw material
• Daily facility inspections to make sure sanitization criteria is met.
• Conduct NIR test and record data during production cycle.
• Relay production parameters to Quality Manager during production cycle.
• Monitor production data for fish island and line 4 to ensure product is within customer specifications.
• COA creation for all lots
• Entering NIR data to maintain database of all results in Net Yield and on
• Monthly parameter sheets are scanned into system for electronic database.
• Sampling of product in inventory for product with missing results in company databases
• Completing daily and weekly quality forms and reports as assigned
• Basic computer skills necessary for this position
• Following all established procedures for department
• Sharing data throughout the day with the Quality Manager and on the NORPEL database
• Assists QA manager with onsite audits.
• Monitors all aspects of sanitation, with specific focus on pre-operational, changeover, and post-operational sanitation cycles.
• Assists QA manager with orientation and annual food safety trainings and controlled documentation.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of keeping up with sample collection during the production cycle, and that input of data is done in a tedious manner.
• Ability to relay important quality data and/or facility issues without hesitation.
• Flexible schedule, as longer hours may be required during busier seasons.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills.
• Good technical understanding of FDA/FSMA regulations.
• Bilingual, Spanish preferred

Education, Experience and Certifications:

Experience with Seafood HACCP, FSMA and current food related regulations. HACCP and PCQI certificate preferred.

1-3 years combined experience in quality control, sanitation and/or production preferred.

NORPEL's main objective is to ensure all employees and their families lead fulfilling and healthy lives. We offer essential resources and support to build and sustain physical, financial, and emotional strength to achieve this. Our focus is on overall well-being so you can concentrate on the things that matter most. Our benefits plan comprises medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, 401k, paid vacation/time off, and other benefits. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided, considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, and geographic location.

At NORPEL, we are experiencing rapid growth and need someone who can handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. This role requires excellent communication skills as you will work closely with team leaders across various company departments. Grow your career with us

NORPEL is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.