Uncle Ray's Quality Assurance Supervisor

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What is Uncle Ray’s …

Uncle Ray’s is a Potato Chip and Snack Manufacturing company that has been in business since 1965. Uncle Ray’s was founded under the principle of manufacturing good potato chips made by ordinary folks for the common people.

Uncle Ray’s currently has two manufacturing facilities, the flagship manufacturing facility remains in operation in Detroit MI and our newest facility is in Montgomery City MO.

We build and value relationships and take that to heart. We care for the people we work with and care for the people that work for us. Our company is dedicated and honored to continue a family like dynamic as we have team members who have worked with us 20+ years dedicated and passionate to making great chips.

We continue to pass on the values of Ray Jenkins, one of the founders of Uncle Ray’s. He believed in giving back, making sure everyone has an opportunity to learn, and changing the world one chip at a time.

Who are we looking for …

Uncle Ray’s Is looking for a Quality Assurance Supervisor in our Detroit MI facility to support our evolving Quality Assurance team. We’re looking for a candidate who has enthusiasm for learning new skills and helping people, as well as expertise in Quality Assurance in a Food Manufacturing environment.

As a Quality Assurance Supervisor, you will work closely with the Quality Assurance Manager, Production Management, Quality Assurance Team members and Packaging/Processing Team members.

A day in the life of a Quality Assurance Supervisor may look like …

- Gathering and Maintaining production records from Quality Assurance Auditors and Quality Assurance Technician(s)

- Training and assisting with training of Quality Assurance personnel as needed regarding their job function(s).

- Aiding with self-inspections, internal adults, and other SQF/Quality related procedures.

- Communicating with Management and Staff regarding self-inspections and internal audits.

- Keen awareness of food safety risks and following appropriate standard operating procedures in the event of ceasing production of any products impacted.

- Enforcing, Developing, and Implementation of Food Safety as it pertains to GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Procedures), HACCP Principles (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), and SQF (Safe Quality Foods).

- Attend meetings and remain an active participant in all committees related to SQF, HACCP, Recall and Crisis Management.

- Ensure the metal detection CCP violations are logged and maintained. This will include organizing assigning CAR #’s

- Help with withdrawal, recall, quarantine, and the disposition of a product.

We will ask the following from our potential Quality Assurance Supervisor …

- Good Communication Skills

- Strong Attention to Detail and Organization skills

- Critical Thinking Skills

- Strong ability with numbers and data analysis

- Technical skills and a comfort with databases and report generation software

- Clear understanding of the Food Manufacturing Quality Assurance processes and standards

- Leadership Skills

- Ability to work overtime/weekends as needed.

These skills and disciplines are just a few to mention, candidates should have a High School Diploma and some college coursework. The Quality Assurance Supervisor should have at least five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing is preferred). Practical QA experience is preferred. Previous Leadership experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to comply with the physical demands that would be customary to a working Quality Assurance Supervisor. Physical Demands are listed accordingly below:

- Sitting: Seldom

- Standing: Continuously

- Walking: Frequently

- Using hands: Continuously

- Climbing: Occasionally

- Stooping, Kneeling: Frequently

- Talking, Hearing: Continuously

- Tasting, Smelling: (if applicable): Frequently

- Two Handed Carry: Frequently

- Pushing: Frequently

- Pulling: Frequently

- Overhead Work Standing: Frequently

- Ladder Climbing: Occasionally

- Kneeling: Occasionally

- Low Work Sitting: Seldom

- Squat: Frequently

- Repetitive Twisting Sitting: Seldom

- Hand Dexterity: Continuously

- Bending: Continuously

- Repetitive Twisting Standing: Continuously

- Weight:

- Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously

- Up to 25 lbs.: Occasionally

- Up to 60 lbs.: Seldom/Never

- Up to 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never

- More than 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing facility: 5 years (Preferred)
• Quality assurance: 5 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Detroit, MI 48238 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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