Supervisor, Quality Assurance - Ashland

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, noosa, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here…

The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for managing quality systems in the day-to-day plant setting. Scope includes all business units at the facility.

What you will do…

• Schedules Quality Technicians and other support for all business units as needed. Verifies performance of quality technicians (conformance to routine, understandings and effectiveness, corrective action communication).
• Assures Quality conformance to specifications and expectations for all products and processes. Follows up with supervision/management on all exceptions and corrective actions. Communicates quality programs and specifications to quality team.
• Supervises all testing procedures, hold resolution, equipment calibration, etc., and coordinates with other departments to ensure all work is done in a timely, accurate, efficient and effective manner.
• Dispositions held goods (raw, finished and in process) including communication and execution of sampling plans.
• Executes Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) programs at the front line/shop floor level.
• Works with sensory teams to assure that program is operating in accordance with expectations.
• Develops/trains quality team members and hourly personnel in quality awareness, food safety and other related areas. Promotes a food safe environment.
• Monitors GFSI program effectiveness and conformance.
• Supervises and/or monitors department and Company employees to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) by all.
• Performs plant sanitation and food safety audits according to program, including with visitors from our customer food manufacturing companies, the Food and Drug Administration or the State Dept. of Agriculture.
• Maintains Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Collects Quality scoring (QI) data and constructs regular reporting per program.
• Works with customers on quality initiatives for products, programs and processes as directed.
• Works with R & D team on new product and product improvement initiatives. Coordinates collection and shipment of samples and data as requested.
• Reviews raw material quality information for conformance to standards.
• Monitors pest control documentation and assist with program maintenance.
• May perform other duties as required.

What sets your team apart?

The primary duty is managing and scheduling all productions for the plant, which comprises roughly 100% of their time. The position is responsible for job plans, organizing, supervising, controlling, and evaluating the work of direct reports. This position gives input and particular weight in decision making for interviewing, hiring, appraising performance, rewarding and discipline, firing and/or change in status. Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day quality and food safety initiatives. This position oversees all quality technicians for assigned shift(s). Authority includes communication and appropriate policy and programs, identification of quality opportunities, corrective action initiatives and follow-up. This position reports directly to the Quality Manager for the facility. Direct reports of the position include lab technicians.

What you bring to the table…

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 + years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

It would be great to have…

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science (or a related field)

• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others individually and in team setting.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to work in Microsoft Office efficiently (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience in Power BI a plus.
• Good problem-solving skills.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience preferred, depending on quality of experience.

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

$64,100-$92,100

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.