Beyond Meat

Quality Assurance Supervisor - 2nd Shift

USA - Devault PA

No sponsorship$10k-$40kDetected 83 days ago

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About the role

By shifting from animal-based protein to plant-based protein, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare.
The Quality Assurance Team is a matrix organization within the Company dedicated to creating food products leading to the gold standard in plant-based proteins.
They are looking for an outstanding person to join the team in our Devault, PA location as a Quality Assurance Supervisor.

Develops, implements, and maintains standards and methods for routine quality and sanitation inspections and verification.
Assists the team in developing and maintaining procedures and work instructions.
Collaborate with R&D, Operations, and Sanitation teams to ensure successful new product launches and process validations.
Creates and manages training materials associated with the Food Safety & Quality program for Quality and Sanitation Techs and trains new hires.
Maintains and accounts for product and raw material Holds and disposals, including but not limited to conducting mock recall traceability exercises at a minimum of once every quarter.
Lead and Oversees plant GMP & pest control program and actively works with pest control provider on corrective actions and investigations.
Lead, manage, and supervise employees, delegate training for all processes within the production area setting.
Accountable for developing talent through on-going performance feedback and career management coaching.
Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat's core products are designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat while being better for people and the planet.

Ability to quantitatively review technical procedures and representative regulations.
Ability to multi-task and set priorities within Quality Assurance
regularly review performance results with trend analysis, root cause, corrective action as required, chemical validation, and hygienic verification.
Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience:
Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science or Microbiology preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.
Minimum 2 years of QA/Food Safety experience in a food manufacturing environment
experience with plant-based or protein alternatives is a plus.
Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced production environment with varying temperature zones
Other qualifications:
Leadership skills focused on results, employee engagement, decision-making, and teamwork.
Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus, not a requirement
Strong mathematical skills
Strong PC skills, including MS Office programs

Thorough knowledge of GMP, FDA/USDA, Food Safety, SOP's, and SQF
Knowledge of LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and AOAC standards desirable
Solid understanding of food safety programs including HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and allergen control.
Experience with audit preparation, regulatory compliance, and customer standards.
The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands.

The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits.
Works with team on proactively improving the Quality and food Safety program and Pilot plant production facility to meet the Company's, customers ', and the local State and city Health Department requirements.
Be the liaison between the local Health inspectors and the plant management.
If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration.

We are focused on raising the bar on talent.
We are dedicated to shaping an inclusive culture that drives excellence, innovation, and results by enabling talent acceleration and development, engagement, and Team Member experience.
The Quality Assurance Supervisor plans and directs activities concerned with developing, implementing, and maintaining the development quality standards for production processes, materials, and products.
This position supervises our Quality Techs to ensure that proper protocols, documentation and production and sanitation oversight are meeting Company standards.
Beyond The Plant Protein Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

This listing is sourced directly from Beyond Meat's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.