10301- QA and Food Safety Supervisor

Barcel; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barcel USA Popcornopolis is seeking a detail‑oriented Quality Assurance and Food Safety Supervisor to oversee all QA and food safety programs in the USA, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

The role involves promoting a quality culture, implementing HACCP/HARPC, managing certifications (SQF), conducting audits, and leading continuous improvement. Strong communication and bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of QA and food safety supervision experience.
• SQF Practitioner, Internal Auditor Certified, PCQI and HACCP certifications.
• Knowledge of GFSI certifications (SQF, BRC) and laboratory/microbiology controls.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong project management and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA and food safety programs to regulatory and client standards.
• Promote a Quality Culture across the Organization.
• Implement and maintain Gluten-free program and other safety initiatives.
• Lead audits, corrective actions and continuous improvement processes.
• Maintain external certifications such as SQF and other client requirements.
• Train staff on QA and food safety procedures and keep documentation current.

Skills

QA & food safety experience

HACCP & SQF knowledge

GFSI certifications knowledge

PCQI & internal auditor

Laboratory & microbiology knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Project management

Documentation control

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team leadership

Planning & organizing

Sound judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Assurance and Food Safety Supervisor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of quality assurance and food safety programs for Barcel USA Popcornopolis, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.Responsibilities:• Promote a Quality Culture across the Organization.• Implement and maintain the Global Quality and Food Safety Standard in USA Barcel Operations to include but not limited to HACCP, HARPC, GMPs, Sanitation, Pest Control, Microbiology, Quality Control, Quality in Design, Laboratory, Customer Complains, etc.• Implement, maintain, and improve the Gluten-free program• Achieve Quality scorecard metrics and operational targets, corrective actions and lead a continuous improvement process.• Maintain and supervise Quality and Food Safety program in the supply chain through internal and external audits, verification, and validation.• Maintain the external quality certification defined by the Organization such as SQF and required by clients.• Interface with Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering, R&D, Production, and Suppliers on quality related issues affecting products or service.• Develop and implement quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.• Conduct regular audits to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.• Coordinate with production, procurement, and other departments to ensure quality and food safety goals are met.• Manage documentation related to quality and food safety programs, including maintaining records and preparing reports.• Provide training and support to employees on quality assurance and food safety procedures.• Stay current with developments in food safety regulations and industry trends.Qualifications:• Bachelor's degrees in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related technical field is required.• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in quality assurance and food safety supervision in the food industry.• SQF Practitioner, Internal Auditor Certified, PCQI and HACCP certified.• Knowledge of GFSI certifications (SQF, BRC, etc), Laboratory, Microbiology and Process ControlProved experience implementing Quality and Food Safety culture and programs in food industry.• Bilingual preferred, fluency in English and Spanish.• Project management knowledge preferred.• Systems approach understanding preferred.• Attention to detail.• Communication skills - verbal and computer skills.• Proactive and self-motivated.• Knowledge in various Microsoft software such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.• Problem analysis and problem solving.• Planning and organizational skills.• Ability to exercise sound judgment.• Teamwork and team management.Location: Bethlehem, PA 18015Barcel USA LLC is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training, and all other working conditions.We believe diversity drives innovation and success. We proudly welcome applications from individuals with disabilities, veterans, and women, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.