Company : Stemilt
Country: United States
Location : Rock Island, Washington
Post: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:19:19 GMT
Expires: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 23:59:59 GMT
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Quality Control Supervisor
Full-Time
Quality Control
Job Description
On site
Ref # 23-117
Are you interested in driving change? Do you have a curiosity-driven mindset to discover what is possible? Are you a self-driven individual with integrity? Do you want to be part of a department that is on the path to become uniquely extraordinary? If so, join us as Stemilt’s Quality Control Supervisor. Stemilt, a vertically integrated Company that brings wholesome and earth friendly products to families around the world, and the largest employer and pillar for the Wenatchee valley community, is looking to become a leading employer, not just in its home valley but, around Washington, and the world. If you are an open-minded, continuously learning individual that looks to push the limits, and is beyond ego… This Company is for you. We are World Famous! Join us, you will love it here ??!
As Stemilt’s Quality Control Supervisor you are tasked with maintaining the integrity of fruit from harvest to packing. The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and appropriately storing cherries, apples, and pears. They will work directly with the QC lab and the QC receiving teams to assist in the training, supervising, and evaluation of crews. This position supports four thousand Stemilters and it’s required to deliver extraordinary customer service at all levels, in addition to having a working knowledge of horticulture, harvest processes, and postharvest treatments. Strong problem-solving skills a must.
Additional Responsibilities
Manage and have an understanding for:
QC Lab: Manage array of postharvest maturity and quality indicator tools
Pre and Postharvest Horticulture: troubleshooting physiological, pathological and logistical challenges
Receiving and Fruit Movement: manage harvest and postharvest fruit movement and storage logistics
Display leadership for, maintain and supervise seasonal receiving teams and bin inventory personnel
Good communication with Stemilt managers, customers, employees and other interested parties.
Maintain and develop standard operating procedures to meet goals of department.
Be an example and advocate of the Stemilt Handbook and Stemilt Safety programs
Create a culture within the team that leads to ensuring extraordinary customer service for all team members.
Hold self and team accountable and ensure the development of a self-leadership team culture.
Contribute to the team and the Company in various other ways when requested or required.
Reports to: Quality control manager
Direct reports: QC Harvest
What we bring to your table:
A World Famous! benefits package that includes:
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Short- and Long-term Disability insurance
FSA
Life insurance
Matched 401(k)
Paid holidays
Paid-time-off
Performance Incentive Plan
An amazing opportunity to create new performance standards and help lead a new team, develop knowledge and new career growth paths.
What you bring to our World Famous! Table:
Values
Cultural Norms
Integrity
Assume Goodwill
Innovation
Personal Accountability
Trust
Clear Communications
Humility
Resolve Conflict
Stewardship
Experience:
Ag harvest or raw product movement experience
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field, and valid driver’s license.
Understanding of horticulture, fruit physiology, biology, pathology, disorders
Critical thinking skills
Knowledge of fruit grade, sizes, varieties.
Ability to train new employees and promote employees in job functions.
Excellent verbal and written communication and personnel interactive skills.
Ability to perform detailed functions and make quick informative decisions during periods of high pressure.
Must be able to work in cross functional Stemilt teams
Completion of Stemilt Growers, LLC. Safety program
A desire to create strategy and design of an environment that creates a World Famous! employee experience.
Ability to deliver high quality results with an exceptional transparent, consultative, and partnering attitude.
Ability to interact and connect with all Stemilters.
A commitment to understand that change is the only constant and a practice of change with purpose, flexibility, and adaptability is a must.
A desire to deliver an extraordinary experience at every interaction, in fact World Famous!
Success defined:
An exceptional QC team that consistently meets and exceeds goals! ??