QA Technical Services Supervisor
Gentry, AR 
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Posted 11 days ago
Job Description

Join America's favorite family bakery since 1934-home of Little Debbie, Drake's Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You'll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you'll discover a better way to live and work.

Pay

Salaried grade 6
$66,100-$74,700 / year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Plus 8% shift premium

Actual salaries may vary and in some cases may be higher with extensive experience and strong performance.

Shift

2nd/3rd, split Shift

Sunday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Monday to Thursday 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM. On call, alternating weekends.

Job summary:

Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of food safety, regulatory compliance, and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced QA Technical Services Supervisor to oversee our off shift Technical Services Department.

As the QA Technical Services Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing our food safety, regulatory compliance, and quality specifications. You will lead a team of Technical Services analysts, to ensure the accuracy and integrity of quality measurements and laboratory analyses. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Developing medium to long-range plans for the Technical Services Department, focusing on food safety, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
  • Managing day-to-day activities within the department, including preparing and analyzing objective measurements and statistics.
  • Cultivating strong working partnerships between the Technical Services Department and other departments.
  • Serving as the primary contact for quality and food safety issues during assigned at work and on-call time frames.
  • Implementing Lean and McKee Operating (MOS) Principles.
  • Reviewing preventative controls documents for FSMA compliance.
  • Collaborating with other members of Technical Services management to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

  • 2 years of supervisory experience OR
  • 5 years McKee Foods Corporation experience with at least 1 year in a Quality Assurance

Or Technical Services position OR

  • 5 years of experience in a Quality Assurance or Technical Service position AND
  • 2 years of College or Associates Degree (may be substituted with 4 years related work experience)
  • Successfully complete McKee Foods assessments
  • You must show how you meet the qualifications in a resume or documents you upload
  • You must complete and fully answer the background questionnaire.
  • Occasional travel required
  • Able to work on day shift during training and onboarding

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field.
  • Previous experience in a food processing company.
  • Proven track record of excellence in previous roles.
  • Excellent human relations and team skills across all levels of the organization.
  • Familiarity with McKee Business Systems (WMS, OPM, PIDW, etc.).
  • Demonstrated understanding of food safety and technical services programs.
  • Experience planning, implementing, and managing projects.

Benefits

  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Profit-sharing cash bonus program
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • 25 days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
  • Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
  • Supplemental plans, including life insurance
  • Fully-paid parental leave
  • Health Center and Pharmacy
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Credit Union
  • Exercise and recreation facility
  • Wellness programs with incentives
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits (company-paid)

**EOE, including disability/veterans**


McKee Foods is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
6+ years
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