About the Role
The Quality Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Food Safety and Quality activities in a dual jurisdiction RTE facility. This includes ensuring that the HACCP, GMP, and sanitation programs are maintained and functioning as intended.
Key Activities
Oversee and maintain the plant’s HACCP and Food Safety Plans, including validation and verification activities
Drive the plant’s Food Safety Culture improvement efforts
Ensure compliance with USDA and FDA regulations, including RTE-specific requirements
Manage the Sanitary Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s), including Pre-Op and Operational monitoring activities
Serve as the on-site contact for In-Plant Regulatory personnel, 3rd Party, and Customer Audits
Investigate non-conformances, deviations, and customer complaints
Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor or company leadership
Manage the Pre-Requisite Programs (Pest Control, GMPs, SSOPs, Allergen Controls, Environmental Monitoring, etc.).
Maintain accurate food safety and quality monitoring records, including documentation of non-conformances
Ensure traceability of raw materials, WIP, and finished products is maintained through routine mock recall exercises
Maintain current documentation of the plant’s performance against KPI’s
Wear appropriate PPE (Hard hat, Hair Net, Ear Plugs, Safety Glasses, and Safety Toed Footwear) at all times
Ensure that Quality personnel are following the LOTO practices during pre-op inspections
Train and coach all employees in the facility on GMPs, Food Safety, Sanitation, and Quality procedures
Supervise QA Technicians
Identify opportunities to improve food safety and quality performance
Support new product launches, process changes, and equipment validations
Preferred Skills
Working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SSOP’s and RTE requirements.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Microbiology, or other related field.
2 years of Quality Assurance or Food Safety experience in a food manufacturing environment.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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