Job Abstract

ID

2024-5665

Category

Operations

Employment Type

Regular - Full Time

Shift

1st

Scheduled Days Off

6-Saturday, 7-Sunday

The FSQA Senior Superintendent provides support to the FSQA manager in ensuring that core Food Safety & Quality programs are maintained in a state of compliance. The FSQA Senior Superintendent leads by example in driving food safety culture. The FSQA Senior Superintendent will serve as backup to the FSQA Manager as needed.

Support the design and implementation of the Food Safety and Quality Management System

• Support the development and maintenance of key aspects of Home Chef Food Safety and Quality Systems, designed to meet the regulatory, Food Safety and Quality requirements to assure compliance with SQF requirements.
• Assist in the gathering, trending and reporting of metrics that effectively measure and communicate performance.
• Works closely with the plant FSQA teams and cross-functionally in understanding, identifying gaps and proposing changes to processes that affect quality systems compliance.
• Act as a backup to the FSQA Manager during their absence, assuming responsibility for managing quality assurance functions and leading the QA team effectively

Support Supervisor & Hourly Staff in day to day operations

• Respond and provide solutions to escalations in a 24/7 production environment
• Provide coverage support as needed in a 24/7 production environment
• Work with recruiting teams to adequately staff each shift
• Assist supervisors in personnel coaching as needed

Drive Improvements of Food Safety & Quality Management System

• Identify gaps in programs through internal audit or CAPA
• Provide thorough corrective actions to deviations and gaps through partnership with FSQA team and cross functional team members
• Deliver training to plant FSQA teams related to program rollout
• Deliver communication with plant and corporate stakeholders regarding new or updated programs

Develop Supervisory Staff

• Lead weekly supervisory meetings
• Perform as subject matter expert to new programs rollouts
• Identify and coach supervisory team on developmental opportunities
• Conduct performance reviews on direct reports

Travel Requirements: This position may require up to 10% travel

Salary: $88,000-98,00k

• Completion of a two-year program such as an Associate degree
• Minimum of 3 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

Perks and benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – benefits start the 1st day of the month following your start date
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Employer match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for qualified Medical, Dependent Care, Parking, or Transit expenses
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy, holidays and sick time
• Generous Parental Leave
• State-of-the-art office in the historic Old Post Office building in downtown Chicago, close to multiple Metra and CTA options, and amenities such as a food court, onsite gym, and communal rooftop space
• Discounts on Home Chef meal kits and at Kroger stores
• Casual dress in a fun, friendly, and collaborative work environment

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How We Work Together

We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

Be at Home at Home Chef

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.

Home Chef is an equal opportunity employer.

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