Supervisor Quality Assurance - Nights
Company: Simmons Pet Food Inc
Location: Dubuque
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Shift: Tuesday: 6pm - 12am;
Wednesday-Friday: 6pm-6am Purpose of the Position Responsible for
oversight and assistance on all requirements related to Quality
Assurance programs and policies. Ensures the Quality Assurance
department is effective at ensuring the facility is meeting
customer specification requirements and audit requirements related
to the facility and products being produced. Supports the facility
in ensuring programs and regulatory requirements are being met.
Essential Position Responsibilities - This is a Salary Exempt
position. Ensures accurate inspection and reporting of required
information. Establishes and maintains inspection procedures and
frequencies. Oversees statistical charting and inspection findings.
Uses available data to aid in continuous improvement on products
and processes. Accomplishes all paperwork in accordance with
established tim frames and record keeping requirements. Facilitates
organization of quality related records. Demonstrates knowledge of
inspection requirements and customer expectations. Schedules staff
effectively to cover all required inspections and tasks. Assists in
management of food safety programs and audit requirements. Oversees
implementation of HACCP, SSOP, GMP, prerequisite programs, and
other audit related programs by appropriate personnel. Daily review
of the records and inspections related to these programs.
Demonstrates knowledge of food safety programs and regulatory
requirements related to the programs. Facilitates organization of
audit materials. Manages people and resources to meet business
goals. Manages people and resources to meet regulatory requirements
and expectations. Ensures effective scheduling and spending to meet
quality requirements and ensure product meets expectations. Builds
strong plant leadership and quality teams. Effectively communicates
specifications, quality, and food safety related requirements to
necessary personnel. Guides and develops cooperative relationships
between plant and quality personnel. Effectively manages staffing
to meet business and customer needs. Ensures accurate and effective
training of necessary personnel. Manage Employees. Directs and
supervises employees’ work activities and monitors work
performance. Collaborates with Human Resources to screen, interview
and hire candidates. Administers disciplinary actions and
recommends performance improvement actions in collaboration with
the HR Manager. Monitors work performance and recommends
compensation decisions based on guidelines. Follows Simmons values
to develop and maintain a favorable working relationship with all
employees. Promotes a cooperative and harmonious environment in
order to facilitate positive employee morale, productivity, and
continued improvement. Participates as a member of the Team.
Participates in the ongoing development, communication and
implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates
work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends
appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong
cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual
plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to
quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to
the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a
supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and
reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the
larger organization. Simmons Operating systems principles and
objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems
(e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies,
LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with
the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems -
including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on
the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and
improvement ideas. Performs other duties as necessary in support of
business objectives: This position description is intended to guide
the activities of the person in this position and is not intended
to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work
of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work
that may be required of the person in this position. Physical
Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually
verifies information, often in small print. Communicates with
Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or
electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups.
Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in a
manufacturing environment and surrounding property. May travel via
car or plane to various work locations. Must be able to stoop,
bend, and climb ladders to perform inspections. Must be able to
lift up to 50 lbs. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hairnets,
earplugs, slip resistant shoes, and any other protective equipment
as needed or required. Travel: Minimum local travel to other work
sites. Occasional travel for training. Technical Experience:
Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction
required. Must be able to read and write English. Knowledge of raw
materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other
techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and
distribution of goods. Knowledge of business and management
principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation,
human resource management, leadership technique, production
methods, and coordination of people and resources. Must be familiar
with computers and be proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Industry Experience: Preferred experience within a food processing
organization Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science,
Animal Science, Poultry Science, Microbiology, or related field, or
4 years related work experience with a minimum of 1 year experience
in a leading role included in the 4 years related work experience.
Preferred Education: N/A We value military experience and welcome
veterans to join our team. ZR1
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