Food Safety Quality Lead

Peterson-Farms,-Inc.-1; Hart (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson-Farms, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor for our Hart, MI facility.

The role supervises Food Safety Quality Technicians and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while coordinating with management, production, and maintenance. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in QA within a fruit environment, familiarity with third-party audits and HACCP training, strong attention to detail, and the ability to coach a team.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant QA experience in a fruit environment preferred.
• Experience with third party audit and HACCP training ideal.
• Must be self-motivated and have a high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign daily duties for Food Safety Quality Technicians
• Train and onboard new Food Safety Quality Technicians
• Complete performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching
• Provide backup coverage for Food Safety Quality Technicians as required
• Perform water sampling for review third party lab
• Performs weekly environmental checks
• Orders supplies for lab
• Coordinates samples for customers and sales
• Signs off CCP records on a daily basis
• Complete nonconforming product documents and rejections
• Correct errors in lot numbering and code dates if found after the fact
• Perform the required testing of raw product from both storage and incoming raw product deliveries.
• Ensure that all the required documentation is completed in a timely fashion and that it is accurate and legible.
• Identify and make recommendations for continuous improvements.
• Other duties as requested by the Food Safety Quality Manager

Skills

QA experience in fruit environment

HACCP training

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Adaptability

Proficient PC and software

Job description

Peterson-Farms, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor for our Hart, MI facility.

The role supervises Food Safety Quality Technicians and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while coordinating with management, production, and maintenance. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in QA within a fruit environment, familiarity with third-party audits and HACCP training, strong attention to detail, and the ability to coach a team.