Food Safety & Quality Supervisor - 1st shift

The Swan Food Company; Fullerton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality Supervisor for our Asian foods plant in Fullerton, CA. This role ensures products are safe and meet quality standards in a large manufacturing facility, leading HACCP programs and FSQ teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in FSQ with leadership experience, a Bachelor's degree, and familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, and regulatory requirements. This on-site role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of FSQ experience, with 2+ years leading or managing an FSQ team.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• HACCP certification preferred; experience in food/beverage manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance across all manufacturing areas and manage HACCP programs implementation.
• Approve raw materials for production through sampling and inspections; monitor packaging quality.
• Coordinate safety, discipline and regulatory compliance with company policies and local/federal regulations; ensure employee safety awareness.
• Oversee training programs for HACCP, GMPs and other regulations; ensure documentation and program adherence.
• Conduct preoperative sanitation inspections and take corrective actions for unsanitary conditions.
• Monitor raw ingredient programs including sampling, testing and reporting to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Supervise, train and develop subordinates; assist FSQ policy development; audit and resolve customer complaints.

Skills

FSQ leadership

HACCP

Food safety

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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 CJ 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.