FSQA Leader: Food Safety & Quality Programs

Home Chef (Internal Employees); San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and disa

Paid holidays, sick time and vacation

401k program

Flexible spending accounts for medical

Job summary

Home Chef is seeking a FSQA Superintendent to lead the Ready to Heat team in maintaining core food safety and quality programs. You will oversee sanitation, ensure SQF compliance, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvements.

You will manage metrics, coach supervisory staff, and provide training across plant FSQA programs, with travel up to 10% as needed and a focus on strong quality culture.

Qualifications

• Two-year program such as an Associate degree.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in quality assurance, food safety, food distribution, food manufacturing, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience with GFSI, SQF and USDA audits preferred.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining food safety and quality programs.
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter who is results-oriented, resourceful, and takes initiative.
• Capable of handling multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food safety, quality assurance and sanitation in Home Chef’s ready to heat kitchens.
• Enforce Home Chef RTH Food Safety and Quality Systems to meet SQF requirements.
• Gather, trend and report metrics to measure performance.
• Collaborate with plant teams to identify gaps and propose changes to RTH processes.
• Review production and CCP records for weekly release of RTH meals.
• Support RTH Sanitation and QC Supervisor & hourly staff in daily operations.
• Respond to escalations in a 24/7 production environment.
• Provide coverage and staff shifts as needed; staff recruitment assistance.
• Drive improvements of RTH FSQ Management System; conduct audits and CAPAs.
• Deliver training to plant FSQA teams; communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Develop RTH supervisory staff; lead weekly meetings; coach and review performance.

Skills

supervisory experience

auditing knowledge

Quality Management Systems

food safety & quality programs

communication skills

problem solving

adaptability

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Home Chef is seeking a FSQA Superintendent to lead the Ready to Heat team in maintaining core food safety and quality programs. You will oversee sanitation, ensure SQF compliance, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvements.

You will manage metrics, coach supervisory staff, and provide training across plant FSQA programs, with travel up to 10% as needed and a focus on strong quality culture.