Quality Control Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Develop departmental objectives and activity plans in line with Company and Quality Control Directorate goals and policies; submit for approval, implement approved plans, and ensure effective execution.
• Actively contribute to the establishment, improvement, and development of the Quality Control System in line with quality policies and objectives; support the integration of local and international quality standards across the Company.
• Ensure that incoming materials, raw materials, and finished products comply with Turkish Food Codex requirements and
• Company quality standards; initiate and follow up corrective actions to eliminate factors negatively affecting product quality.
• Ensure the laboratory operates fully, efficiently, and in compliance with required standards.
• Collaborate with the Planning Department in the preparation and execution of production schedules.
• Ensure sampling from production lines, warehouses, market returns, problematic regions, and when necessary, other factories; oversee testing, reporting, and record keeping; report results to the Plant Manager and Head Office.
• Review quality records related to responsible departments and ensure corrective actions are taken when required.
• Organize and accompany audits conducted by official authorities and private institutions within the scope of responsibility.
• Maintain full control of all production process stages to ensure compliance with Company standards and legal regulations; ensure periodic execution of tests, analyses, and controls defined in quality plans.
• Participate in supplier evaluation processes; share supplier-related issues with suppliers, the Quality Manager, and relevant departments.
• Ensure availability of required equipment and chemicals for Quality Control activities and oversee maintenance of equipment.
• Make decisions and obtain approvals regarding blocked inputs, materials, and products identified during incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Identify inspection, measurement, and test equipment requiring calibration; prepare calibration/verification plans and ensure execution in line with these plans.
• Take an active role in start-up productions; coordinate sample submissions for new products and packaging to R&D, Central Laboratory, and other laboratories designated by Pepsi Co.
• Ensure verification analyses are conducted for cleaning and sanitation of production lines and equipment in line with Cleaning and Sanitation Plans; ensure GMP requirements are implemented.
• Ensure materials and products are controlled in accordance with Company and legal requirements; define and apply inspection and testing methods.
• Ensure corrective actions are taken for nonconformities across all stages of the quality system and production processes.
• Support optimal use of Company resources; participate in loss analysis and focused improvement initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory updates, publications, and legal changes related to areas of responsibility; inform senior management and employees and ensure necessary actions are taken.
• Ensure Occupational Health and Safety rules are applied and required precautions are taken within the scope of responsibility.
• Ensure activities comply with Environmental Management System requirements.
• Organize task distribution for direct reports in line with work programs and monitor their performance.
• Coordinate quality-related activities with Head Office and other plants.
• Ensure team members comply with workplace principles, ethics, and discipline.
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings and departmental meetings with direct reports; evaluate feedback and implement appropriate improvement suggestions.
• Lead, motivate, and continuously guide team members.
• Evaluate team performance; identify training programs aimed at improving skills, productivity, and team engagement, and ensure delivery of such training.
• Comply with Environmental Management System and Environmental Legislation requirements related to waste management and use of natural resources.
• Report environmental issues or nonconformities to the Environmental Officer or Management Environmental Representative.
• Perform other duties assigned by management within the scope…