Food Safety & Quality Supervisor

CTI Foods, LLC; Humboldt (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CTI Foods, LLC is seeking an FSQ Supervisor to lead QA personnel and ensure adherence to food safety and quality standards for raw materials, processing, and products. The role supports the company’s SQF Code compliance and continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic production environment.

The supervisor will drive corrective actions, audits, and documentation, while coordinating with operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• USDA regulated manufacturing facility experience preferred.
• Experience in managing employees with strong leadership and mentorship.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials and regulatory documents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Quality Assurance personnel including training, scheduling, attendance and guidance.
• Coordinate corrective actions for internal audits (GMP, foreign material, Food Defense).
• Provide technical support to operations on deviation reports and product specs.
• Investigate product disposition under QA Manager guidance.
• Perform HACCP verification activities and SSOP monitoring as needed.
• Assist in traceability, recalls, and audits (3rd party and customer).
• Support environmental monitoring programs and monthly microbiological testing.
• Communicate deficiencies and drive CAPA and process improvements.
• Maintain continuity by documenting actions and needs across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Training

Problem solving

Communication

Education

AA or equivalent

BA/BS with HACCP cert

Job description

CTI Foods Overview

Welcome to CTI Foods, where quality, service, and people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a leading food manufacturing company, dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible products and our employees with a rewarding career.

At CTI, we passionately believe that people are our #1 ingredient. We provide a positive and supportive work environment, opportunities for growth and advancement, and a competitive compensation package. We value our employees' contributions and strive to create a culture of respect, teamwork, and excellence.

Whether you're interested in a career in production, quality control, or management, we have a variety of opportunities available. We believe that our success is a result of our focus on quality, service, and people, and we look forward to continuing to serve our customers and employees with excellence.

If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food manufacturing industry, look no further than CTI Foods! Join our team and become a part of a company that values quality, service, and people.

Job Overview

The primary responsibilities of the FSQ Supervisor are to provide leadership to FSQ personnel and ensure compliance with Company food safety and quality standards for raw materials, processed products, and processing procedures are maintained. The supervisor is responsible for supporting and complying with the company’s Food Safety and Quality Management System in accordance with SQF Code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to Quality Assurance personnel including training, scheduling, attendance and guidance for continuous improvement.
• Plan, coordinate and provide corrective action follow-up for internal audits including GMP, foreign material (Glass, Brittle Plastic, Wood and Ceramic) and Food Defense.
• Provide technical assistance to operations regarding process deviation reports and product specifications.
• Retain product and investigate to determine disposition under the guidance of the Manager of Quality Assurance.
• Perform documentation review, HACCP verification activities (Pre-Shipment Review, Cook System Verifications (in RTE plants), Direct Observations) and SSOP monitoring activities (pre-operational and operational) as necessary.
• Assist in product traceability and mock recall exercises, 3rd party and customer audits.
• Execute the requirements of the environmental monitoring programs including weekly and monthly microbiological testing as required; taking appropriate actions to ensure compliance.
• Communicate deficiencies and Continuous Improvement opportunities to Quality Assurance and Operations Management; support the CAPA and implementation of process changes
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Promote, adhere, and be responsible for Food Safety and Quality.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and a minimum of 1 -3 years related experience in a USDA regulated manufacturing facility and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.), HACCP/PC certification and process control training preferred.
• Experience in managing employees and providing strong leadership and mentorship.
• Proven skills evaluating and implementing strategies that improve overall quality and profitability.
• Experience in implementing and enforcing policies, programs and procedures.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and assignments.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Able to utilize Word Processing software such as Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel, and Database software such as Microsoft Access.