Richardson International

Richardson International

Quality Assurance & Sanitation Supervisor

Winchester, VA, USA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 51 days ago
ERPGMPLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringHACCPFood SafetyFood Science

About the role

  • Regular exposure to wheat flour and dry pasta production environment undefined Core Competencies - Leadership & Team Development: Inspires accountability and collaboration across QA and Sanitation teams.
  • Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in documentation and data integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Support the QA Manager in preparing for internal and external audits (SQF, customer, regulatory).
  • Manage the disposition of products on hold, including documentation, corrective actions, and release decisions in coordination with QA Management.
  • Perform QM data entry, ERP system, verification, and reporting for product quality tracking and analysis.
  • Lead investigations for deviations or non-conformances and conduct root cause analysis with cross-functional teams.
  • Maintain and verify the effectiveness of Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) tasks and sanitation verification (ATP, visual, micro).
  • Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and EHS to plan and verify sanitation tasks around production schedules.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation for QA and Sanitation activities, including inspection reports, corrective actions, and audit records.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to process capability, sanitation efficiency, and quality system robustness.
  • Effectively partners with cross-functional departments to resolve issues and maintain transparency.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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  • Physical & Work Environment Requirements
  • Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Comfortable working in hot, humid, or dusty production areas.

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMP, and sanitation systems.
  • Prior supervisory experience required
  • experience managing QA or sanitation teams preferred.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work across all shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  • Experience using JDE/QM or similar quality ERP data systems preferred.
  • PCQI, HACCP, or SQF Practitioner certification a plus.
  • Ability to walk, bend, climb, and stand for extended periods on concrete floors.

Benefits

  • Serve as QA coverage on weekends or alternate shifts as needed to support plant operations.

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