About the Role
The FSQA Supervisor will oversee daily food safety and quality operations at a USDA-regulated meat processing facility. This role leads a team of five QA Technicians, ensuring adherence to BRC, HACCP, USDA, GMP, and internal quality systems while maintaining strong floor presence, enforcing compliance, and driving accountability.
Key Activities
Supervise and schedule a team of 5 QA Technicians, ensuring daily tasks are executed accurately and on time.
Maintain a strong presence on the floor to enforce GMPs, sanitation standards, and food safety compliance.
Coach, train, and evaluate team performance, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Conduct shift huddles and participate in production meetings.
Oversee implementation and execution of BRC, HACCP, and USDA Quality Systems.
Conduct pre-op, metal detection checks, CCP/OPRP verification, and product quality inspections.
Lead investigations for non-conformances, customer complaints, and deviations; initiate CAPA actions.
Ensure USDA regulatory requirements and documentation are maintained.
Maintain and verify document control for HACCP records, QA checks, monitoring logs, and USDA-required documentation.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of QA and CCP records for daily review and verification.
Prepare the facility for internal, third-party, customer, and regulatory audits (BRC, USDA, HACCP).
Support mock recalls, traceability exercises, and verification activities.
Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance product quality, compliance, and team performance.
Assist with training of production staff on quality, food safety, and GMP procedures.
Preferred Skills
Experience in turkey, poultry, beef, or pork processing.
Previous experience in a BRC- or SQF-certified manufacturing facility.
HACCP Certification (or ability to obtain).
SQF Practitioner, BRC Practitioner, or Internal Auditor certification.
Education and Experience
Associate degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Quality Assurance, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in food or meat processing with direct USDA-regulated manufacturing experience.
Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team lead experience.
Strong working knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP, GMPs, BRC, and food safety programs.
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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