Food Quality Control Supervisor

gellertglobalgroup; Town of Barron (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial Rewards

Professional Growth

Work-Life Balance

Culture & Connection

Job summary

Gellert Global Group is seeking a Food Quality Control Supervisor for our Barron, Wisconsin facility. You will lead QC operations, ensuring products meet safety and regulatory standards while supporting continual improvements.

You will supervise QC technicians, review COAs, manage audits with FDA/USDA expectations and SQF/BRC standards, and collaborate with production and maintenance to reduce defects and waste. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, or holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing or quality control.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulations.
• Experience with FDA and/or USDA inspections.
• Familiarity with SQF, BRC, or other GFSI standards preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make sound decisions.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily quality control operations on the production floor.
• Ensure raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet specifications.
• Monitor compliance with HACCP, GMPs, EMPs and company food safety programs.
• Review and verify production and quality records for accuracy and completeness.
• Train, schedule, and supervise QC technicians.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Ensure team follows proper sampling, testing, and documentation procedures.
• Oversee product sampling and testing (microbiological, chemical, and physical as required).
• Review COAs and approve materials for use.
• Ensure proper implementation of hold-and-release procedures.
• Investigate out-of-specification results and implement corrective actions.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Maintain documentation required for FDA, USDA (if applicable), and third-party audits.
• Ensure compliance with SQF, BRC, or other applicable certification standards.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs.
• Verify sanitation effectiveness through inspections and testing.
• Report and address any food safety risks promptly.
• Identify trends in quality data and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to reduce defects and waste.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes.

Skills

Quality control

Supervisory experience

HACCP knowledge

GMP knowledge

Food safety regulations

FDA/USDA inspections

MS Office

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Microbiology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, GGG Manufacturing) and has been involved in importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety and information technology, and supplies the needs of retailers, distributors, foodservice chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike. GGG Manufacturing is the GGG entity focused on developing value – added products from GGG sourced materials to meet customer needs.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

The Food Quality Control Supervisor manages daily quality control at a food manufacturing facility, ensuring products meet safety, regulatory, and company standards. The role includes leading QC technicians, overseeing production, managing tests, and supporting ongoing improvements.

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Supervise daily quality control operations on the production floor.
• Ensure raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet specifications.
• Monitor compliance with HACCP, GMPs, EMPs and company food safety programs.
• Review and verify production and quality records for accuracy and completeness.
• Train, schedule, and supervise QC technicians.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Ensure team follows proper sampling, testing, and documentation procedures.
• Oversee product sampling and testing (microbiological, chemical, and physical as required).
• Review Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and approve materials for use.
• Ensure proper implementation of hold-and-release procedures.
• Investigate out-of-specification results and implement corrective actions.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Maintain documentation required for FDA, USDA (if applicable), and third-party audits.
• Ensure compliance with SQF, BRC, or other applicable certification standards.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs.
• Verify sanitation effectiveness through inspections and testing.
• Report and address any food safety risks promptly.
• Identify trends in quality data and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to reduce defects and waste.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing or quality control.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulations.
• Experience with FDA and/or USDA inspections.
• Familiarity with SQF, BRC, or other GFSI standards preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make sound decisions.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life, accident, short and long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting upon enrollment, and a robust employee referral program.
• Professional Growth: Access to virtual learning and classroom-based development programs, and education assistance to help you advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
• Culture & Connection: Employee recognition and engagement events, wellness initiatives, philanthropic opportunities, and DE&I programs.

The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Gellert Global Group is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].