What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor position at Revol Greens MN, LLC?
Job Title:
Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor
Reports to:
Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager
Department:
Food Safety
Corporate:
No
Location:
All
Travel Required:
No
FLSA:
Exempt
Position Type:
Full-time
Segmentation:
Onsite
Supervisory:
Yes
Revol Greens: Revolutionizing Fresh Since 2017
Founded in 2017, Revol Greens has quickly grown to the largest greenhouse lettuce producer in the US. With locations in Minnesota, California, Georgia, and Texas (coming 2022), Revol Greens harvests and delivers local lettuce and greens within 24 hours of harvest, resulting in the freshest taste and peak nutrition value. With an experienced growing team and state-of the-art greenhouses, Revol Greens is paving the way to a more sustainable future.
Job Description
Summary of Position:
The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor supervises the FSQA staff and takes part in ensuring compliance to day-to-day sanitation and food safety & quality standards, procedures, policies, and master sanitation schedule.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Perform and monitor daily sanitation and food safety checks, ensure good manufacturing practices, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Preventive Controls are strictly followed throughout facility and greenhouses.
- Supervise and monitor staff adherence to sanitation practices, SSOPs, and conduct trainings.
- Manage staff scheduling and ensure timely completion of cleaning, sanitation and facility handover to production, sanitation chemical inventory and calibration, stocking of hygiene supplies and personal protective equipment.
- Conduct and document operational and pre-operational sanitation inspections, food safety checks, inspections on Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and other duties along with documenting corrective actions and follow-up, as needed.
- Identify food safety hazards and work with managers to put control measures in place. Assist Food Safety Manager to determine the root cause and corrective actions in the case of any food safety or sanitation noncompliance or failure.
- Provide technical help in traceability of product and all inputs from start to finish
- Perform regular completion of HACCP and sanitation paperwork.
- Assist managers to conduct quick investigation on any product/process failure on HACCP, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
- Take part in training and improvement strategies to achieve company, plant, and department goals.
- Perform microbiological sampling and other duties as assigned.
- Assume manager responsibilities when needed and follow any other assigned duties.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Comfortable working alone with minimal supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Food Safety experience preferred
- Strong leadership skills to lead a team
- Able to read and implement SOPs
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of supervisory experience, preferably in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, or Sanitation
- 2 years of Food Safety or Quality Assurance experience preferred
Supervisory:
- This position is responsible for supervising the FSQA Technicians
Work Environment:
Greenhouse, 45%
- The temperatures in the greenhouse vary depending on the weather outside
- Climate can range from hot and humid to cold depending on the location and time of year
- PPE must be worn at all times
Packhouse, 45%
- The temperatures in the packhouse are between 34-38° F to preserve product quality
- PPE must be worn at all times
Office, 10%
- Sitting at a desk and/or starring at a computer screen for extended periods of time
Physical Requirements:
- Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
- Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
- Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Constantly moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
- Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.
- Occasionally repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Benefits:
- PTO & Holiday Pay
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- $10,000 company paid Life Insurance Policy
- STD & LTD
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k plan with 4% company-match after 6 months of employment