FSQA & SQF Supervisor

Arcadia Beverage Co.; Arden (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401(K) plan with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Company-funded Direct Primary Care

Life & Disability Insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Arcadia Beverage Co. is seeking a FSQA Supervisor to lead daily quality and food-safety operations on the production floor. You will manage FSQA Technicians, coach staff, perform GMP audits, and ensure accurate documentation and timely corrective actions.

The role partners with Production and HR to support staffing and continuous improvement. You will foster a culture of ownership and accountability, drive SQF and FDA compliance, and mentor direct reports while maintaining Arcadia’s core values

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or beverage production environment is required.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to adapt in a fast-paced operation.
• Excellent communication to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily FSQA activities and floor management.
• Manage FSQA Technicians and drive coaching and development.
• Perform GMP audits and pre-operational inspections.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain QA documentation and compliance per SQF and FDA expectations.
• Collaborate with Production, HR, and senior leadership on staffing and programs.

Skills

FSQA leadership

Documentation

GMP auditing

Root cause analysis

Coaching & development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SOPs

Job description

Description

The FSQA Supervisor is responsible for the daily execution, floor management, and technician development in alignment with food safety and quality standards. This role ensures all operational FSQA tasks are completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with SOPs, GMPs, and SQF requirements.

What We Do:

• Arcadia is a people-first organization. We exist to care for each other through our actions and values, and to share that with everyone we encounter.
• Arcadia Beverage has over 80 years of beverage co-packing experience and we are a pasteurized cold fill scale contract packager of non-alcoholic / non-carbonated beverages for major retailers and food service distributors.

Our Core Values:

• Care Deeply
• Respect & Support the Whole Person
• Grow & Learn Everyday
• Celebrate & Have Fun
• Do What We Say We’re Going to Do

Requirements

What You’ll Do:

Team Management & Development

• Schedule, train, and manage FSQA Technicians.
• Conduct annual observations and ongoing coaching to build technician capability in documentation, GMP auditing, and floor presence.
• Conduct time studies to align responsibilities with available capacity.
• Serve as a visible, hands‑on leader for direct reports and colleagues, modeling Arcadia’s values and expectations.
• Develop and mentor direct reports.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning within your team.
• Provide clear goals, feedback, and coaching to individuals and teams; conduct regular performance conversations and support development plans.
• Partner with HR on staffing needs, role clarity, succession planning, and engagement efforts within the team.
• Encourage cross‑training and capability building across teams to increase resilience and collaboration.

Daily Quality Leadership Of Operations

• Perform daily GMP audits and pre‑operational inspections.
• Ensure real‑time FSQA technician responsiveness to floor issues and accurate documentation.
• Oversee sanitation verification and real‑time corrective actions.
• Act as the primary liaison between FSQA and Production during shifts, ensuring clear communication of quality expectations and timely issue resolution.
• Lead shift‑level quality huddles and proactively elevate concerns to FSQA Manager or Operations leaders as needed.
• Lead initial root cause investigation for quality or food safety deviations identified on shift, partnering with David on escalation and formal corrective action.
• Maintain real‑time logs of quality deviations and near‑misses for trend analysis and learning.
• Reinforce food safety culture and GMP behaviors on the floor through active presence, micro‑coaching, and team recognition.

Lab & Equipment Management

• Maintain FSQA lab equipment and ensure backups are in place.
• Manage lab inventory, ordering processes, and equipment calibration.
• Implement lab proficiency programs and maintain documentation per FDA expectations.

Documentation & Compliance

• Lead daily/weekly/monthly documentation reviews.
• Train technicians on proper documentation practices and record retention protocols.

FSQA Programs & RedZone Systems

• Maintain and revise FSQA programs and SOPs (excluding sanitation).
• Lead input and accuracy in RedZone for quality data tracking.
• Reinforce 5S principles in lab and retain areas.

SQF Program Execution

• Support execution of annual SQF training calendar.
• Assist in SQF audit prep, documentation accuracy, and program updates.
• Facilitate monthly SQF meetings and management Gemba walks.
• Lead or contribute to incident response for food safety or quality events, including mock recall exercises, root cause analysis, and regulatory response coordination.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the FSQA team liaison to production and commercialization.
• Communicate product readiness, open items, and quality concerns to David and the broader FSQA team.

What We’re Looking for:

• Experience in a manufacturing or food/beverage production environment—beverage industry preferred.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to a fast‑paced, growing operation.
• Team player with excellent communication skills to collaborate across departments.
• Eagerness to support growth‑oriented projects and contribute to long‑term strategic improvements.
• Commitment to living out Arcadia’s core values in everyday interactions and decisions.

The Perks:

• Generous PTO & Holidays
• 401(K) plan available with employer match
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company‑funded Direct Primary Care
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Professional development opportunities

The Interview Process:

• Initial phone screen with our human resources department
• Second phone screen with the Hiring Manager
• On site interview to tour the facility and meet the team
• Offer

If you're ready to lead with passion and innovation in the dynamic world of beverages, we can't wait to meet you and see how you can make a significant impact at Arcadia Beverage!