Quality Assurance Supervisor
Job Description
Job Description
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Join our team as a Quality Assurance Supervisor and take ownership of food safety and quality across a fast-paced seasoning production facility! In this role, you'll lead a team of QA technicians, keep production running with real-time quality checks, and help drive a culture where food safety and continuous improvement come first. If you thrive on details, love solving problems, and want to make a real impact on product quality every single day, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Daily QA Operations
- Supervise QA technicians and coordinate daily quality checks across production lines, batching, blending, and packaging operations
- Monitor CCPs, CPs, sanitation, allergen control, and other food safety metrics
- Perform line audits, pre-op inspections, environmental checks, and lot verifications
- Ensure timely completion and accuracy of all QA documentation, batch records, and testing logs
Food Safety & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to HACCP, GMPs, SQF/BRC, FDA regulations, and company food safety programs
- Support the maintenance of food safety plans, validation studies, and quality manuals
- Participate in internal and external audits; assist with corrective action development and follow-up
- Verify allergen segregation, label accuracy, metal detection, and traceability procedures
Testing & Product Evaluation
- Oversee physical, chemical, and sensory testing of ingredients and finished seasonings
- Coordinate hold-and-release programs for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
- Investigate out-of-spec results and assist with root-cause analysis
- Partner with R&D and Production on product trials, scale-ups, and new formulations
Training & Team Leadership
- Train QA technicians and production staff on food safety, GMPs, quality procedures, and documentation accuracy
- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and scheduling for QA team members
- Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the facility
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Supply Chain leaders to address quality concerns
- Assist with customer complaint investigations and corrective action documentation
- Communicate quality trends and issues to leadership, offering recommendations for improvement
What You Bring
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted
- 2–4+ years of QA experience in food manufacturing, spices/seasonings, or CPG production
- Previous supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with HACCP, SQF/BRC, FSMA, GMPs, and FDA regulations
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong documentation habits
- Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and identify process improvements
- Knowledge of food safety testing equipment and quality systems
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment
- Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed
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6:00am - 2:15pm with weekend work rotation