FSQA Lead: Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor

Thistle; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thistle is seeking a Supervisor, Food Safety & Quality Assurance to lead audits, oversee GMP/HACCP, and ensure regulatory compliance across QA programs. You will supervise FSQA and sanitation staff, partner with operations to maintain product safety and quality, and drive continuous improvements.

The role requires a BA/BS in a related field, 3+ years in food safety and at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity, plus strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Biology, Nutrition, Environmental Health, Microbiology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, evaluate, assign work, and supervise FSQA and Sanitation associates.
• Ensures the Quality Assurance department functions efficiently and accurately and complies with GMPs, HACCP guidelines, and food safety processes.
• Document, review, and approve all relevant food safety and quality documentation (manuals, procedures, SSOPs, HACCP, Pre‑requisite programs, etc.).
• Ensure Quality Management Systems and Food Safety programs comply with regulatory requirements and 3rd party standards (local, state, federal, GMP, SQF).
• Assist with Supplier and Co‑packer Approval, Verification, and Monitoring programs including new supplier qualification processes and onboarding.
• Oversee chemical approval program.
• Ensure allergen program, allergen declaration per recipe, and labeling requirements are met.
• Conduct internal audits to monitor food quality, processes, facilities, and quality systems.
• Conduct pre‑operational line inspections and residual swabs.
• Calibrate critical equipment- thermometers, pH meters, scales etc.
• Oversee the environmental testing program.

Job description

Thistle is seeking a Supervisor, Food Safety & Quality Assurance to lead audits, oversee GMP/HACCP, and ensure regulatory compliance across QA programs. You will supervise FSQA and sanitation staff, partner with operations to maintain product safety and quality, and drive continuous improvements.

The role requires a BA/BS in a related field, 3+ years in food safety and at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity, plus strong communication and organizational skills.