Food Quality Control Supervisor

Role Overview

• Supervise daily quality control operations on the production floor
• Ensure raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet specifications
• Monitor compliance with HACCP, GMPs, EMPs and company food safety programs
• Review and verify production and quality records for accuracy and completeness
• Train, schedule, and supervise QC technicians
• Provide coaching and performance feedback
• Ensure team follows proper sampling, testing, and documentation procedures
• Oversee product sampling and testing (microbiological, chemical, and physical as required)
• Review Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and approve materials for use
• Ensure proper implementation of hold-and-release procedures
• Investigate out-of-specification results and implement corrective actions
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits
• Maintain documentation required for FDA, USDA (if applicable), and third-party audits
• Ensure compliance with SQF, BRC, or other applicable certification standards
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs
• Verify sanitation effectiveness through inspections and testing
• Report and address any food safety risks promptly
• Identify trends in quality data and recommend improvements
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to reduce defects and waste
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing or quality control
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulations
• Experience with FDA and/or USDA inspections
• Familiarity with SQF, BRC, or other GFSI standards preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and make sound decisions
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment
• Generous employee referral program
• Happiness: Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program
• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules
• Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives, Company-sponsored celebrations, and team-building events