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Salary: USD 81,000 - 89,000 / annual
Home Chef, founded in 2013, is a leading meal solutions company with both retail and online presence, available at homechef.com and in over 2,100 Kroger grocery stores. The company also operates Tempo, a brand featuring ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to customers' doors.
The FSQA Superintendent oversees the implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of core Food Safety & Quality programs at Home Chef's facility. This role ensures compliance with the SQF (Safe Quality Food) Management System and drives food safety culture across the organization.
Key responsibilities include:
**Food Safety & Quality Management System:** Design, implement, and verify the Food Safety & Quality Management System to meet regulatory and SQF requirements. Oversee development and execution of cleaning and sanitation programs, including the Master Sanitation Schedule. Lead the Management Review process to evaluate and improve critical FSQA programs. Act as the SQF Practitioner, ensuring compliance with SQF standards and maintaining audit documentation. Gather, trend, and report metrics that measure and communicate performance. Work closely with plant FSQA teams and cross-functional partners to identify gaps and propose process improvements.
**Day-to-Day Operations Support:** Respond to and provide solutions for escalations in a 24/7 production environment. Provide coverage support as needed. Collaborate with recruiting teams to ensure adequate staffing for each shift. Assist supervisors with personnel coaching.
**Continuous Improvement:** Identify gaps through internal audits and CAPA processes. Provide thorough corrective actions to deviations, ensuring effective implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address non-conformities. Deliver training to plant FSQA teams on program rollouts. Communicate with plant and corporate stakeholders regarding new programs and critical issues.
**Supervisory Staff Development:** Lead weekly supervisory meetings. Serve as subject matter expert for new program rollouts. Identify and coach supervisory team on developmental opportunities. Conduct performance reviews on direct reports. Act as backup to the FSQA Manager during their absence.
This position may require up to 10% travel.
**Requirements:**
- Completion of a two-year program such as an Associate degree
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in quality assurance, food safety, food distribution, food manufacturing, supply chain, or related field
- Previous experience with GFSI, SQF, and USDA audits preferred
- Understanding of Quality Management Systems
- Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining food safety and quality programs
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Self-starter who is results-oriented, resourceful, and takes initiative
- Capable of handling multiple responsibilities
- Demonstrated ability to embrace change and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
