QA Supervisor Job Description

• This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Quality Assurance team as a QA Supervisor.
• This role is crucial in ensuring that our products consistently meet the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Under the leadership of our QA Manager, you will oversee and maintain our food safety programs, including GMP, HACCP, BRC, and other audit programs.
• You will also be supervising and mentoring a team, playing a leadership role in monitoring compliance and supporting plant employees in maintaining food safety and quality throughout the production process.

Requirements for the Position

• You are passionate about being analytical and an excellent problem-solver.
• You enjoy mentoring and coaching others.
• You are committed to maintaining the quality of food products and protecting consumers.
• You enjoy working in a team and feel equally comfortable working independently.
• You are health-conscious and have values that align with the organization.
• You are highly organized with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• You are a creative and critical thinker with a solution-oriented mind.
• You are a multi-tasker who can prioritize to meet deadlines.
• You are a strong communicator who can lead, instruct, and uphold company and regulatory standards with employees.
• You have knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards .
• You have working knowledge of GFSI standards and current government regulations.
• You have solid computer skills including MS Office.
• You have knowledge in hazard analysis, risk assessment, internal auditing, and food safety training employees.
• You have experience in supervising or leading a team in a food safety or quality assurance capacity.
• You have a Degree in Food Science or equivalent/relevant education.
• You have 2 or more years working in a similar role.
• Valid Driver’s license is preferred.
• You have experience working in a manufacturing facility.
• GFSI & PCQI certification is an asset.

Why You Would Want This Job

• You will play an essential role in supporting quality control efforts by ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and company expectations.
• This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading a team, and is passionate about food safety and continuous improvement.
• You will be responsible for identifying issues, troubleshooting problems, and training production staff to maintain high-quality standards.
• Opportunity to develop and implement programs and training plans for HACCP, BRC, FSMA, and other quality standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and train Quality Control team members, ensuring adherence to food safety protocols.
• Write and review SOPs, SSOPs, and forms to ensure compliance with GMP and BRCGS Requirements.
• Facilitate orientation training and ensure alignment with procedures & policies by updating and monitoring SOPs, and more.
• Ensure that document control is maintained and updated in a timely manner.
• Oversee shipping/receiving process timely addressing quality concerns.
• Conduct risk analysis and work collaboratively to solve quality issues leading with appropriate actions.
• Work closely with QA Manager to prepare and execute audit schedule ensuring all systems are reviewed & corrective actions are closed out.
• Assist in implementation of HACCP program and ordering lab supplies as needed.
• Support new product development and lead daily GMPs walkthroughs in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Work with departments to assist in employee training & monitor training schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Flexible shifts to cover for vacations, sick days, or leave if required.
• You may on occasion work at various times including weekends, as the job requires.