Quality Control Supervisor Job Description Sample Template
JOB TITLE:
- Quality Control Supervisor
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicate quality policies and procedures to all levels of the organization – from entry-level to executive.
- Performs in-process and finished product sampling and inspection.
- Ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors; investigate report, debrief, and take or direct corrective action as required in the event of an incident.
- Ensures that procedures are followed, efficiently and consistently in the laboratory and production environment.
- Performs laboratory functions such as testing, equipment management, and test product development.
- Participates in investigation activities associated with problems or failures within the overall quality assurance systems, to analyze root cause, propose appropriate corrective action, and to document with deviation reporting tools.
- Provide general laboratory support, such as establishing, reviewing, and updating SOPs, attending meetings, and troubleshooting technical issues.
- Interpret test results and assess compliance.
- Inspects packaged orders to ensure correct content and quantities, as deemed necessary.
- Reviews batch manufacturing records, logbooks, test results, and ensures good documentation practices are followed.
- Performs GMP facility inspections.
- Participates in corporate Quality internal audits as assigned.
- Collaborates with operational functions to troubleshoot manufacturing and production defects, CAPA, and customer complaints.
- Consolidates technical information from operations and manufacturing personnel and prepares written investigation and CAPA reports which may be provided to state regulators.
- Monitors compliance to established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) guidance such as BRC, SQF, and FSSC 22000.
- Facilitates creation of and/or updates to product safety plans or product process parameters.
EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 21 years of age (or per state regulations).
- Experience in the cannabis industry.
- Must pass all required background checks.
- Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or Associate’s Degree with equivalent experience.
- Prior experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control function.
- Demonstrates a high sense of urgency and proactive thinking.
- Detail oriented and self-directed in the execution of tasks required.
- Strong critical thinking and leadership skills.
- Proven ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Applications.
- Keen learner, who continually strives to improve their skills and knowledge.
- Motivated team player with strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Must possess a willingness to learn with a positive attitude
- Excellent time management skills.
- Highly desirable: FDA, HACCP, GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) such as BRC, SQF, and FSSC 22000.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Regularly required to speak and listen.
- Frequently required to stand or sit for long periods, walk constantly.
- Use hands or feet, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.