Food QA Supervisor - Lead Quality Assurance Team

The Marzetti Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company in Columbus, OH is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee 6-8 QA analysts and support staff. You will supervise interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling and performance assessments while ensuring adherence to HACCP and food safety standards across plant operations.

You will review testing results, coordinate corrective actions, and collaborate with plant management to improve production efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in chemistry, biology, microbiology, food science or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing quality assurance.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees, cross-functional teams, customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 6-8 Quality Assurance Analysts and QA support staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, appraising and terminating employees.
• Ensure plant audit procedures are properly executed and work schedules are maintained.
• Determine overall plant product quality by conducting sampling tests on raw materials, ingredients and packaging.
• Inform plant management of failures and issues affecting plant efficiency or company operations.
• Lead corrective actions for major quality problems at production facilities, warehouses and market areas.
• Train plant personnel in QA testing, sanitation and housekeeping; audit and ensure procedures are followed.
• Consult with plant management to improve production efficiency and product quality.
• Coordinate new product development and plant introductions.
• Serve as Qualified Individual reviewing monitoring and verification for Critical Control Points and Food Safety Preventive Controls.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education

BS/BA in chemistry, biology, microbiology, food science or related field

Job description

The Marzetti Company in Columbus, OH is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee 6-8 QA analysts and support staff. You will supervise interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling and performance assessments while ensuring adherence to HACCP and food safety standards across plant operations.

You will review testing results, coordinate corrective actions, and collaborate with plant management to improve production efficiency and product quality.