Sr. Quality Assurance Supervisor

Site Food Safety & Quality Leader

Location : Sleepy Eye Minnesota

Industry : Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time Onsite

Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is recruiting on behalf of a global specialty manufacturing organization committed to innovation excellence and quality in every product it produces. Were seeking a Site Food Safety & Quality Leader to oversee food safety compliance and quality systems within a dynamic and growing production environment.

If you thrive in FDA-regulated operations lead with precision and excel in building a culture of quality and accountability this opportunity is for you.

About the Role :

As the Site Food Safety & Quality Leader youll serve as the primary authority on all site-level food safety and quality programs ensuring full compliance with FDA GFSI and customer standards. Youll lead an engaged team of quality technicians while collaborating with manufacturing operations and corporate leadership to maintain world-class safety regulatory and performance benchmarks.

Youll be responsible for keeping the facility audit-ready every day driving process improvements and leading continuous improvement initiatives that elevate the plants performance.

Key Responsibilities :

Oversee and maintain the sites Food Safety and Quality Programs including HACCP GMP Allergen Control and Food Defense.

Ensure site compliance with 21 CFR 117 and GFSI codes maintaining full documentation and readiness for inspections.

Lead internal audits train auditors and coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Manage new-hire and annual training programs focused on GMP HACCP and site-specific quality procedures.

Oversee testing and measurement programs ensuring precision and data accuracy across production and lab systems.

Conduct root cause analysis for non-conformances; develop and document effective corrective actions.

Present performance metrics (KPI audit findings complaints and CAPA progress) to site and corporate teams.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality safety and operational excellence.

Partner with cross-functional teams on labeling ERP / LIMS system updates and special quality-related projects.

Foster a culture of integrity excellence and accountability that aligns with the organizations core values.

Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree in Food Science Chemistry Biology Engineering or related field.

2 years of experience in food manufacturing quality assurance or regulated production environment.

Prior supervisory or leadership experience within QA or Food Safety functions.

Deep understanding of FDA GFSI (SQF / BRC) HACCP and quality management systems.

Proficient in root cause analysis CAPA systems and internal auditing.

Strong project management and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Excellent organizational and analytical skills with a proactive hands-on leadership style.

Whats in It for You :

A high-impact leadership opportunity within a values-driven organization.

Direct visibility with senior leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Competitive salary comprehensive benefits and potential relocation assistance.

A culture of respect innovation and integrity where quality is more than a goal; its a mindset.

Why NWTS :

At Northwest Talent Solutions we connect exceptional talent with world-class employers.

AI-enhanced recruiting technology that identifies top candidates faster and more accurately.

Deep industry expertise across food life sciences and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Executive-led search process ensuring precision integrity and alignment at every stage.

We believe that great hires dont just fill roles they transform organizations.

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Key Skills

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1