Food Safety & Quality Supervisor - 1st shift

schwans; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Supervisor – 1st shift to ensure products are safe and meet quality standards in a large manufacturing facility.

The role leads the FSQ team, implements HACCP and GMP programs, conducts training, approves materials, and ensures compliance with regulations. Base salary 60k-99k with 10% bonus; strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of FSQ experience with 2+ years leading a team
• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing preferred
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs and applicable regulations

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance across all manufacturing areas and manage HACCP programs
• Approve raw materials for production through sampling and inspections
• Coordinate safety, discipline and regulatory compliance with company policies
• Oversee training programs for HACCP, GMPs and other regulations
• Conduct sanitation inspections and take corrective actions for unsanitary conditions
• Monitor raw ingredient programs, sampling, testing and reporting
• Supervise and develop subordinates and ensure audits and customer complaint resolution

Skills

FSQ leadership

Regulatory knowledge

People management

GMP knowledge

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

HACCP Certification

Job description

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

We are hiring a Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Supervisor – 1st shift for our Asian foods plant in Fullerton, CA. This position assures that all products produced are safe and wholesome and that they meet company standards for quality and consistency in a large manufacturing facility.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure compliance across all manufacturing areas (raw materials, processing, finished products, storage, handling, shipping) and manage the development and implementation of HACCP programs.
• Approve raw materials for production through sampling and inspections and monitor packaging containers for quality and capacity.
• Coordinate safety, discipline, and compliance with company policies and local/federal regulations, ensuring employee safety awareness.
• Oversee training programs for HACCP, GMPs, and other regulations, ensuring proper documentation and program adherence.
• Conduct preoperative sanitation inspections and take corrective actions for unsanitary conditions, ensuring compliance.
• Monitor raw ingredient programs, including sampling, testing, and reporting, to ensure conformance to specifications and finished product quality.
• Supervise, train, and develop subordinates, assist in FSQ policy development, and ensure regulatory compliance through audits and resolution of customer complaints.

What We Look For:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of overall FSQ experience, with 2+ years leading or managing an FSQ team.
• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing preferred.
• HACCP Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of math, chemistry, statistical process control, and microbiology necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write reports such as business correspondence, procedure manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures, governmental regulations, as well as product specifications.

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $99,000 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.