FSQA Supervisor

Kowalski Companies Inc; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Discount

Referral Program

Job summary

Kowalski Companies Inc. in Michigan is seeking an FSQA Supervisor to oversee the facility's Food Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, SQF, customer, and internal requirements.

You will develop, implement, and maintain food safety and quality programs, lead audits, manage the FSQA team, and drive continuous improvement to keep the site audit-ready.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, or related field plus 5+ years in food safety/quality.
• HACCP and/or SQF certification required.
• Experience with USDA-FSIS and FDA regulations preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a food manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary site contact for regulatory agencies and audits.
• Lead internal audit programs, including verification, validation, and calibration schedules.
• Maintain documentation supporting food safety systems and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure timely corrective and preventive actions for non-conformances.
• Investigate and support corrective actions as needed.
• Identify gaps and drive continuous improvement in food safety/quality systems.
• Lead FSQA team meetings and interdepartmental communication.
• Ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Supervise QC Technicians and housekeeping staff with clear direction.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Audit management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, or related field

Job description

FSQA Supervisor

Onsite | Full-Time

This position oversees the ongoing operation of the facility's Food Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations as well as SQF, customer, and internal requirements. The FSQA Supervisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining food safety and quality programs, procedures, and training across the site to support regulatory compliance and product safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies as well as second- and third-party audit activities.
• Lead internal audit programs, including verification, validation, and calibration schedules.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records supporting the facility's food safety and quality systems and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure timely completion and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions following identified non-conformances.
• Execute investigations and support implementation of corrective actions as needed.
• Identify gaps in food safety and quality systems and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead FSQA team meetings and support communication across departments.
• Ensure the facility maintains a constant state of audit readiness.
• Supervise QC Technicians and housekeeping staff, providing direction and accountability for daily activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, or related field with at least 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• HACCP and/or SQF certification required.
• Experience with both USDA-FSIS and FDA regulations preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing or production setting.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Discount
• Referral Program

Schedule

• 8-10-hour shifts
• Day shift, Monday to Friday with weekend availability as needed