QC Supervisor

Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you. 

At Sensient Natural Ingredients, we are looking to welcome a QC Supervisor at our Turlock, California location to be a part of a continuous improvement focused management team. This position will report to the QC Manager and help drive and improve the Food Safety, Sanitation, Supplier Approval, and Customer Complaint programs at Sensient Natural Ingredients. You will work closely with all levels of management and hourly personnel, engaging company employees in these programs. 

What you will do: 

• Scheduling QC technician to ensure coverage for proper production support, equipment calibration, product traceability, raw material and product sampling and testing, and other special projects. 
• Training and development of QC leads and QC technicians to ensure that they fully understand food safety and quality systems programs and SOPs. 
• Assist in the implementation of new policies and procedures, and lead efforts to improve quality methods, equipment, SOP, and working conditions. 
• Investigate quality and food safety issues that may arise during shift
• Maintain input to information systems that provide quality data/KPI to various teams. Compile, analysze, and communicate quality and food safety related information to mangement team.
• Participate in and support plant and lab programs to promote safety and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Directly supervise and responsible for hiring, training and continuously assessing the laboratory staff.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and sanitation to resolve Quality issues. Review, approve, or follow-up on HACCP paperwork.
• Provide Quality, Food Safety, and GMP training.
• Support post sanitation and pre-operational inspections.
• Assist with product traceability. Participate in root cause investigations related to internal quality concern and customer complaint. Work with responsible parties to ensure all quality and food safety concerns or complaints are addressed in a timely manner with proper corrective and prevention actions. 
• Ensure all quality and food safety programs are being followed on the production floor by regularly auditing the production areas. Lead daily and/or weekly plant GMP inspections, trend findings and follow up with various departments to ensure corrective actions are carried out properly. 
• Ensure that the company’s hold and release program is properly implemented, including placing defective raw material, reprocessed, and finished goods on appropriate QC status. Work with management team to ensure timely disposition of hold materials and conduct hold verifications. 
• Additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
• Serving as the backup for the QC Manager. 

What you will bring: 

• Preferably 7+ years’ experience in Quality Assurance/ Food Safety/ Regulatory environment within the Food and/or Fresh Food industry, accompanied with 3+ years in a leadership role. 
• Experience leading and implementing a successful quality assurance program.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead through influence with multiple levels of leadership. 
• A minimum of a four-year equivalent degree in chemistry, microbiology, food science, or other related technical degree is required, advanced (Masters) degree preferred.
• Experience leading internal and external audits.
• Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification and implementation experience preferred.
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification is required. 

What you will get: 

• The ability to make a direct impact on one of Sensient’s largest and fastest growing lines of businesses.
• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week. 
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities. 
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.

About Sensient: Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. 

About Sensient Natural Ingredients: Sensient Natural Ingredients is one of the largest producers and distributors in the world of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. 

The salary range for this position is $73,000-97,000. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions.  In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. This position is also eligible for performance-based incentive pay

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions. 

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the US without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 

RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at Turlock, CA and must reside in area or be willing to commute.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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