1st Shift - QC Supervisor

Forsman Farms Inc; Howard Lake (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsman Farms Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to oversee QC activities across our Minnesota plant. You will mentor Quality Technicians, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and drive corrective actions to maintain product integrity.

In this role you will partner with Operations to monitor processes, lead audits, and implement improvements while upholding GMPs and PPE requirements in a fast-paced food production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment with quality control responsibilities.
• Experience in leading and training a team is preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety principles and quality systems (HACCP/SQF preferred).
• Excellent documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and schedule a team of Quality Control Technicians across multiple production lines.
• Oversee daily inspections, audits, and testing to ensure compliance with USDA regulations, HACCP plans, and company quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and sanitation teams to address quality concerns in real time.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, deviations, and corrective actions for regulatory and internal reporting.
• Train team members on updated quality protocols, food safety regulations, and best practices.
• Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring readiness at all times.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Work collaboratively between all shift QC teams.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by following GMPs, safety procedures, and PPE.

Skills

Quality control

Team leadership

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Food safety

Job description

Position Summary: The Quality Control (QC) Supervisor is responsible for managing the quality control activities throughout the plant to ensure products meet food safety, regulatory, and customer requirements. This role partners closely with Operations to monitor processes, address quality concerns, and lead a team of Quality Technicians, with the assistance of the QC Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and schedule a team of Quality Control Technicians across multiple production lines.
• Oversee daily inspections, audits, and testing to ensure compliance with USDA regulations, HACCP plans, and company quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and sanitation teams to address quality concerns in real time.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, deviations, and corrective actions for regulatory and internal reporting.
• Train team members on updated quality protocols, food safety regulations, and best practices.
• Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring readiness at all times.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Work collaboratively between all shift QC teams.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety procedures, and wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

• Previous quality control experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Previous experience leading and training a team is preferred
• Strong knowledge of food safety principles and quality systems (HACCP/SQF preferred)
• Excellent documentation, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment