Quality Control Supervisor jobs in Maryland

Pete Pappas & Sons, Inc. is a fourth generation family owned and operated re-packer and wholesaler of fresh fruits and vegetables, specializing in tomatoes and strawberries. If you are interested in joining an organization that is growing and offering an opportunity for professional growth, apply now.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Directly supervises employees in Quality Control (QC) Department. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; oversee USDA program; inspect inbound/outbound deliveries and adhere to the programs and procedures relating to food safety.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday 7:00am - 5:00pm

May be required to work on a Saturday based upon business needs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinate with Production and Warehouse in the planning of production sequences to meet production goals and communicate on the use of Original products.
2. Oversee the USDA Program to include prioritizing each request and tracking of costs.
3. Manage QC/Produce Inspectors and conduct Inbound Receiving inspections. Complete required forms and/or documents.
4. Assign and coordinate with the Quality Control Team on outbound inspections and workloads with the understanding of customer specifications. Review in-house inspections with the QC team.
5. Perform daily walk through of the coolers to inspect quality of produce and communicate with the Sales team on any issues and possible Purchase Order or lot changes prior to selecting and shipment to customer.
6. Prepare reports and maintain records related to food safety and quality programs, policies and procedures, audits, and inspections. Understand product rotation and ripening process.
7. Train and develop employees on produce inspection standards and/or customer specific requirements.
8. Monitor employee performance, reward, discipline, address complaints and resolve problems.
9. Follow all workplace Environmental Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
10. Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
1. Bachelor’s Degree or comparable combination of education and work experience.
2. Minimum of 2 years in quality control preferred.
3. Minimum of 3 years fresh fruit and vegetable experience required.
4. Knowledge of USDA fresh fruit and vegetable grading standards required.
5. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and consistently meeting tight timelines.
6. Must be proficient with computer and appropriate software.
7. HACCP Certification is preferred.
8. Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, customers, and regulatory personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hand and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands or arms. The employee will frequently stoop or kneel. The employee will frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. The employee will frequently work in a warehouse/production environment where the temperature is in the 55-degree range and occasionally work in a warehouse environment where the temperature is in the 33-degree range. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee will regularly work around moving production and powered industrial equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• quality control: 2 years (Required)
• fresh fruit and vegetable: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person