1st Shift - QC Supervisor

Forsman Farms, Inc.; Howard Lake Mobile Home Park (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsman Farms, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead a team of QC technicians and oversee inspections across production lines.

The role ensures compliance with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations, partnering with Operations to monitor processes and drive improvement. The ideal candidate has strong HACCP knowledge, excellent documentation and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while ensuring GMP

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.

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 wearing PPE.

Skills

Quality control

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

HACCP

GMP

Documentation

Communication

Job description

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 Control 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