FSQA Supervisor

LeoForce; Fredericksburg (PA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

PTO & Holidays

Hybrid-Remote flexibility

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Mid-Level QA Supervisor to lead a team of 8-10 QA Technicians and drive food safety across the facility in support of USDA-regulated production. You will manage HACCP/SSOP programs, oversee lab testing, and ensure compliance with GFSI standards while coordinating with USDA inspectors and third-party auditors.

You will mentor QA staff, handle documentation, and help prepare for external audits, with hybrid-remote flexibility and a strong emphasis on continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Poultry Science, Animal Science, or related field.
• 1–2 years poultry QA supervisory experience.
• HACCP Certification from an accredited organization.
• GFSI Certification from an accredited organization.
• Experience managing food safety systems in a USDA-regulated environment.
• Experience administering HACCP, SSOP, GMP, prerequisites, and QA documentation.
• Experience preparing facilities for third-party food safety audits.
• Strong understanding of USDA regulations and inspection requirements.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing QA personnel.
• Proven ability to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Experience managing laboratory testing programs and quality documentation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, train, and develop a team of 8-10 QA Technicians.
• Lead all food safety and QA programs throughout the facility.
• Maintain and improve HACCP, SSOP, Pre-Operational, and prerequisite programs.
• Ensure compliance with GFSI Level 2 standards and QA procedures.
• Develop and implement food safety policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Review HACCP, SSOP, and inspection documentation daily.
• Oversee microbiological and laboratory testing including Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli, Avian Influenza, pesticide residue, water testing, nutritional verification, and organic testing.
• Manage laboratory inventory and purchasing.
• Build and maintain relationships with USDA inspectors.
• Investigate customer complaints and quality issues with corrective actions.
• Prepare the facility for GFSI, Organic, Animal Welfare, ABF, Co-Packer, and third-party audits.
• Hire, coach, evaluate, and discipline QA personnel.
• Schedule QA staff while controlling overtime costs.
• Ensure GMP, HACCP, food safety, and company policy compliance.
• Serve as backup to the QA Manager when needed.

Skills

Team supervision

Food safety systems

Audits preparation

USDA regulations

Issue investigation

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

HACCP Certification

GFSI Certification

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year

Job Details

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Supervise, mentor, train, and develop a team of 8-10 QA Technicians.
• Lead all food safety and quality assurance programs throughout the facility.
• Maintain and improve HACCP, SSOP, Pre-Operational, and prerequisite programs.
• Ensure compliance with GFSI Level 2 standards and QA procedures.
• Develop and implement food safety policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Review HACCP, SSOP, and inspection documentation daily.
• Oversee micrOur Clientological and laboratory testing including Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli, Avian Influenza, pesticide residue, water testing, nutritional verification, and organic testing.
• Manage laboratory inventory and purchasing.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with USDA inspectors.
• Investigate customer complaints and quality issues while implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare the facility for GFSI, Organic, Animal Welfare, ABF, Co-Packer, and third-party audits.
• Hire, coach, evaluate, and discipline QA personnel.
• Schedule QA staff while controlling overtime costs.
• Ensure GMP, HACCP, food safety, and company policy compliance.
• Serve as backup to the QA Manager when needed.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Poultry Science, Animal Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 1-2 years of poultry quality assurance supervisory experience.
• HACCP Certification from an accredited organization.
• GFSI Certification from an accredited organization.
• Strong experience managing food safety systems in a USDA-regulated food manufacturing environment.
• Experience administering HACCP, SSOP, GMP, prerequisite programs, and food safety documentation.
• Experience preparing facilities for third-party food safety audits.
• Strong understanding of USDA regulations and inspection requirements.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing QA personnel.
• Proven ability to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Experience managing laboratory testing programs and quality documentation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.

A bit about us

Founded decades ago and based in Mifflintown, PA, with additional operations supporting a national food distribution footprint, we are a leading food manufacturing organization focused on delivering high-quality protein products to consumers. We specialize in innovation across our product portfolio, combining tradition with modern food science to bring new offerings to market while optimizing existing products. Our team is committed to excellence in food safety, product quality, and continuous innovation to drive long-term growth and brand value.

Why join us?

• 401(k) with Generous Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Career Growth: Work with senior leadership on innovation strategy
• Collaborative Work Environment: Cross-functional exposure across R&D, Marketing, and Operations
• Hybrid-Remote Flexibility