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Crown Bakeries

QA Supervisor

Crown Bakeries, Smyrna, Georgia, us, 30081

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QA Supervisor



Crown Bakeries Job Summary The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring timely and effective implementation of all company's food safety and quality policies, procedures, and activities involved in production. This individual maintains close working relationships with other department managers and supervisory personnel to meet and maintain product quality, identify problems affecting product quality, maximize productivity and comply with regulatory requirements. This individual reports to the FSQA Manager.

Responsibilities

Monitors operational processes to ensure all products are manufactured to food safety and quality requirements

Updates and maintains all Crown Bakeries' food safety and quality‑related documentation

Completes daily verification of all quality‑related operational documentation

Manages assigned CBN program manuals, including updating documentation, conducting training, and completing weekly audits

Assists FSQA manager in co‑packing relationships, including complaint response, sales sample requests, and customer product evaluations

Ensures any GMP, food hygiene and safety standards are within compliance

Reports any food safety incidents (i.e. GMP violations, ingredient and product contamination, metal detection non‑conformances, screen or magnet deviancies, glass breakage, and/or pest harborage)

Conducts all job duties in a safe manner

Inspects and enforces safe behaviors

Monitors and verifies prerequisite programs and HACCP activities, including:

Assisting in mock recalls for incoming raw materials and finished products

Assisting with equipment calibration and environmental program requirements

Assisting in cross‑training personnel on HACCP, GMP, SPC analytical methods, and all other pertinent programs

Leadership

Collaborative interaction with all departments to promote exceptional quality practices

Continuously mentor effectively with leadership and hourly associates to train on quality programs

Process Control

Assists in implementing and documenting customer complaint corrective action(s)

Audits and documents daily food safety and quality activity in the production area

Maintains incoming supplies documentation, including raw material specifications, and assists in acquiring all necessary documentation for trial materials

Monitors, analyzes, and reports deviations regarding food safety and quality controls including non‑conformances, SPC Matrix, and Sightline Systems Dipix to drive process improvements

Assists in the investigation of foreign material and HOLD‑related finished products

Quality Systems

Support manufacturing facility quality systems (FSMA, GFSI, BRC/SQF, FDA, USDA, GMP)

Participates in all 3rd‑party audits (including BRC, regulatory, & customer‑related)

Responsible for Customer and Supplier information management (Specifications, Formulas, & COAs)

Assists with sales sample selection, packing, and shipping as requested

Completes Product Sensory evaluations and shelf‑life capability studies

Product Development

Participates in research / development projects as requested

Participates in customer scorings and product showings as required

People Management Highlights

Assigning tasks and deadlines

Boosting engagement and productivity by motivating people

Providing coaching and feedback. Nurturing each employee’s growth through mentoring and training

Keeping individuals and the team focused on company and professional goals

Reviewing performance metrics

Delivering regular 1:1 meetings and evaluations

Qualifications And Skills

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe PDF

HACCP certification completion

Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, BRC or SQF, and OSHA

Must have own transportation

Able to stand for long periods, walk in distance, climb, and lift up to 50lbs

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Able to make quality decisions based on problem solving and team interaction

Able to work cross‑functionally as a team in order to complete tasks

Undergraduate Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Business, Engineer, or Industry specific field of study

Minimum two years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing facility or related field

Work Environment This job operates in a production office environment. The employee is frequently exposed to facility elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machine.

EEO Statement Crown Bakeries is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment in our workplace and strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce. This EEO policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Quality Assurance

Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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