Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known retail company located in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor. This position requires expertise in food safety compliance and quality assurance standards. The candidate will lead a team, manage training, and ensure adherence to best practices in food production. Ideal candidates should have experience in quality control processes and risk management. This is a full-time position at a mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety and quality assurance in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Proven ability to manage and train a team effectively.
• Strong analytical skills for data analysis and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Enforce food safety and quality standards within the facility.
• Hire, train, and supervise QA staff.
• Maintain the HACCP program and manage recalls.
• Conduct investigations and maintain documentation.

Skills

Food Safety compliance

Quality Assurance standards

Training and supervision

Risk assessment

Job description

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor

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In accordance with the established mission, policies, and procedures of 1-800-Flowers.com and/or specific instructions from the QA Manager, the QA Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the facility is in compliance with all Local, State, Federal laws with regards to a food production environment. This is one of the primary positions that is responsible for food safety, continuous improvement, and quality.

Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties, assignments and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of management.

Responsibilities

• Follow & enforce all internal Quality and Food Safety requirements. Assure at all times that the facility is in compliance with Federal, State, and GMP standards throughout the company.
• Act as SQF Practitioner, PCQI and as a member of the Food Safety and Quality Team.
• Hire, train, and supervise QA staff.
• Ensure that all required training is completed, including that required for direct reports. Assist in development and implementation of training program for associates for issues related to QA. Basic points include standards, GMP overview, QA policy and regulations.
• Assume control of the daily operation of the SQF System and QMS processes as appropriate.
• Identify and communicate potential quality and safety risks to the Quality Manager.
• Notify leadership team and document all irregularities in procedures as well as establish corrective actions.
• Maintain HACCP program.
• Manage programs or services as requested by the Quality Manager: environmental monitoring, pest control, ethylene monitoring, etc.
• Oversee product recall/traceability program and implement mock recall/trace.
• Assist with other audits as requested by the Quality Manager.
• Daily or weekly communication with leadership to include overview of the week, issues relating to standards, QA compliance and training.
• Develop close working relationships and communication with all areas to ensure daily and accurate record keeping. Weekly attendance at production meeting.
• Process monitoring – Learn setup and correct operation of all equipment. Learn all product specifications and enforce. Monitor production processes and ensure conformance with all applicable requirements.
• Meet or beat budget goals.
• Assure quality of finished products through testing, visual examination, measurements, tasting, etc. Place a hold on out-of-spec products and alert supervisor.
• Lead or assist with investigations, including data analysis and report writing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Quality Assurance

Industry

Retail