Quality Supervisor, Milk Production

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.  

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative.  We seek out new challenges and conquer them.  This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?  

Position Description

The Quality Supervisor, Milk Production is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day quality operations including, the implementation and monitoring of quality, sanitation and batching systems to facilitate compliance with company objectives and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for direct supervision of  Tanker Receiving and Quality Technicians.
• Reviews and resolves operational problems to minimize cost and prevent operational delays.
• Responsible for ensuring Food Safety and Food Quality policies and procedures are adhered to including but not limited by SQF Code, PMO requirements, HACCP, Refresco Quality and any customer quality requirements.
• Participate in all on site PMO visits, assuring samples are provided and documentation is available for review during both scheduled and unscheduled visits.
• Participate with all customer quality and production initiatives, assuring clear communication of all customer needs and assuring timely release of customer product.
• Determine, recommend and ensure compliance with necessary departmental procedures in conjunction with the Quality Assurance Manager and Production Management.
• Audits and maintains records necessary for quality control.
• Assist with the approval/release/rejection all raw materials, finished goods and in-process materials.
• Responsible for departmental non-conformances and implementation of corrective action ensuring all corrective actions are documented and outstanding actions closed in a timely manner.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in good working condition to include scheduling preventative maintenance and calibration requirements. Stock and order lab and sanitation supplies and consumables.
• Demonstrates leadership to Quality Assurance employees to ensure consistent quality of work.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager with the development and maintenance of the appropriate sanitation milk tracking and quality KPI’s. Ensure internal systems are updated accurately for tanker receiving, issuing milk to blend orders and for utilization activities.
• Ensure compliance to all OHSA and environmental regulatory and corporate standards. Investigate and identify root causes of any non-compliance.
• Accountable for a safe working environment through the development of strategies focused on accident reduction as well as energy and waste minimization.
• Back up to the Quality Manager or the Production Manager responsible for milk production areas.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Food Science, Quality or related discipline plus three (3) years of experience in quality within a manufacturing environment, preferably food/beverage industry.
• Experience as a quality supervisor/lead in milk/dairy production required. 
• Knowledge of quality systems (GMP, HACCP, SQF, PMO) – certification preferred.

Position-specific skills:

• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and PowerPoint
• Ability to analyze and solve problems in results-oriented
• Organized and detail-oriented, adaptable to change

Work Environment:

• Physical - Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
• Visual/Sensory - This position requires the regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment - Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Climate - This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments.

A Career with Refresco  

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:  

• Medical/dental/vision insurance  
• Life insurance  
• 401(k) savings plan with company match  
• Paid holidays and vacation  
• Well-being benefits  
• Discount programs  

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!  

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