Quality Assurance Supervisor
The Quality Assurance Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the quality assurance team, ensuring that food products meet established safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This role includes managing QA technicians, monitoring food safety and quality processes, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
- Supervise, mentor, and train QA technicians, ensuring they follow established quality standards and best practices in food safety.
Product Quality Assurance
Oversee inspection, testing, and monitoring of in-process products and finished goods to ensure compliance with product specifications and quality standards.Regulatory Compliance
Ensure all QA activities comply with industry regulations (e.g., FDA, SQF, FSMA) and company policies.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant food safety regulations.HACCP & Food Safety Oversight
Ensure the implementation and adherence to HACCP systems.Monitor critical control points (e.g., metal detectors) and corrective actions to mitigate potential hazards.Internal Audits & Inspections
Lead internal quality audits and inspections.Prepare for external audits conducted by regulatory agencies or certification bodies.Non-Conformance & Corrective Action
Investigate product quality issues, conduct root cause analysis, and coordinate corrective actions for production non-conformances.Documentation & Reporting
Ensure proper documentation of quality control results, corrective actions, inspections, and audits.Generate reports for upper management and regulatory authorities.Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities for improvements related to product quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.Collaborate cross-functionally with production, R&D, and operations.Training & Development
Conduct ongoing training for the QA team on food safety, QA procedures, and new regulations.Ensure staff are well-versed in SOPs and GMPs.Education
High school diploma required.Bachelor's degree in food science, food technology, microbiology, chemistry, or related field preferred.Experience
35 years of quality assurance experience in the food manufacturing industry.At least 12 years in a supervisory or leadership role.Regulatory Knowledge
Strong understanding of FDA, SQF, FSMA, and GMPs.Technical Proficiency
Familiarity with QA testing methods, laboratory equipment, and food safety management software.Preferred Experience
Certifications in HACCP, SQF, or other food safety systems.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.