About the Role
The Quality Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily QA and food safety activities within the production facility. This role ensures that all products meet company standards, regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and food safety guidelines. Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Supervisor leads a team of Quality Leads and Quality Technicians, supports production with real-time quality checks, oversees documentation, and plays a key role in maintaining audit readiness.
Key Activities
Supervise Quality Leads and Quality Technicians and coordinate daily quality checks for production lines, batching, blending, and packaging operations.
Monitor CCPs, CPs, sanitation, allergen control, and other food safety metrics.
Perform line audits, pre-op inspections, environmental checks, and lot verifications.
Ensure timely completion and accuracy of all QA documentation, batch records, and testing logs.
Ensure adherence to HACCP, GMPs, SQF/BRC, FDA regulations, and company food safety programs.
Support the maintenance of food safety plans, validation studies, and quality manuals.
Participate in internal and external audits; assist in corrective action development and follow-up.
Verify allergen segregation, label accuracy, metal detection, and traceability procedures.
Oversee physical, chemical, and sensory testing of ingredients and finished product.
Coordinate hold-and-release programs for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
Investigate out-of-spec results and assist with root-cause analysis.
Work with R&D and Production on product trials, scale-ups, and new formulations.
Train Quality Leads, Quality Technicians, and production staff on food safety, GMPs, quality procedures, and documentation accuracy.
Provide coaching, performance feedback, and scheduling for the Quality team.
Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the facility.
Work closely with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Supply Chain leaders to address quality concerns.
Assist in customer complaint investigations and corrective action documentation.
Communicate quality trends and issues to the Quality Manager, offering recommendations for improvement.
Preferred Skills
Strong leadership and communication skills.
High attention to detail and strong documentation habits.
Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and identify process improvements.
Knowledge of food safety testing equipment and quality systems.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
2-4+ years of experience in Quality Assurance within food manufacturing, spices/seasonings, or CPG production.
Previous lead or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Familiarity with HACCP, SQF/BRC, FSMA, GMPs, and FDA regulations.
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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