FSQA Supervisor

B&G Foods, Inc.; Hurlock (MD); On-site; USD 61,500 - 102,500; Full time

Job summary

B&G Foods, Inc. is seeking an FSQA Supervisor to oversee daily food safety and quality operations, supervise FSQA technicians, and drive regulatory compliance across GMPs, HACCP, and preventive controls.

The role emphasizes audits, CAPA, and cross-functional collaboration on the production floor. The candidate will lead investigations, prepare regulatory documentation, and support SQF/Kosher audits while maintaining FSQA records and generating HACCP verifications.

Qualifications

• BS Food Technology, Food Science, Biology or Engineering (preferred)
• Five years of Quality Management in the food industry
• Completed HACCP and PCQI training
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and effective problem-solving
• Capable of accurate measurement using lab instruments
• Time management and self-motivation for continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Supervise FSQA technicians including scheduling, performance management, coaching, training, and discipline.
• Ensure seamless communication and handoffs between shifts.
• Promote a culture of food safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor plant operations for compliance with GMPs, HACCP/Preventive Controls, sanitation standards, allergen control, foreign material prevention, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Verify CCP/PC records, sanitation pre‑operational inspections, and production quality checks.
• Conduct internal audits (GMP, HACCP, EMP, sanitation, traceability).
• Lead investigations for deviations, non‑conformances, customer complaints, and out‑of‑spec results.
• Support regulatory inspections (FDA, state agencies) by preparing documentation and participating in facility walkthroughs.
• Assist with third‑party certification audits (SQF, Kosher, customer audits).
• Maintain accurate FSQA documentation and records.
• Prepare routine and special reports documenting testing activities, swab results, finished product testing, and HACCP verification.
• Assist with the administration of the product recall program, including mock recalls and returned product disposition.
• Verify lot coding, traceability documentation, and raw material/finished product tracking, Hold Log.
• Ensure compliance with FSMA Preventive Controls, including verification of monitoring, corrective actions, and recordkeeping.
• Identify opportunities to improve food safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes.
• Collaborate with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve issues.
• Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring employees follow safety procedures and receive required training.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions immediately and apply corrective action consistently.
• Spend approximately 75% of time on the production floor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Use SPC and statistical tools to analyze trends in micro, quality, and process data.
• Present findings and corrective action recommendations to FSQA Manager and cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Lab instrument measurement

Education

BS Food Technology, Food Science, Biology or Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

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The FSQA Supervisor oversees daily food safety and quality operations to ensure the consistent production of safe, wholesome, and high‑quality products that meet regulatory, customer, and company standards. This role supervises FSQA technicians, leads verification and monitoring activities, supports regulatory and third‑party audits, and serves as backup to the FSQA Manager. The FSQA Supervisor is a key driver of compliance, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional communication.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise FSQA technicians including scheduling, performance management, coaching, training, and discipline.
• Ensure seamless communication and handoffs between shifts.
• Promote a culture of food safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Food Safety & Quality Program Oversight

• Monitor plant operations for compliance with GMPs, HACCP/Preventive Controls, sanitation standards, allergen control, foreign material prevention, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Verify CCP/PC records, sanitation pre‑operational inspections, and production quality checks.
• Conduct internal audits (GMP, HACCP, EMP, sanitation, traceability).
• Lead investigations for deviations, non‑conformances, customer complaints, and out‑of‑spec results.

Regulatory & Audit Support

• Support regulatory inspections (FDA, state agencies) by preparing documentation and participating in facility walkthroughs.
• Assist with third‑party certification audits (SQF, Kosher, customer audits).
• Maintain accurate FSQA documentation and records.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare routine and special reports documenting testing activities, swab results, finished product testing, and HACCP verification.

Recall, Traceability & Compliance

• Assist with the administration of the product recall program, including mock recalls and returned product disposition.
• Verify lot coding, traceability documentation, and raw material/finished product tracking, Hold Log.
• Ensure compliance with FSMA Preventive Controls, including verification of monitoring, corrective actions, and recordkeeping.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve food safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes.
• Collaborate with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve issues.

Safety & Work Environment

• Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring employees follow safety procedures and receive required training.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions immediately and apply corrective action consistently.
• Spend approximately 75% of time on the production floor.

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• BS Food Technology, Food Science, Biology or Engineering (preferred)
• Five years of Quality Management in the food industry.
• Completed HACCP and PCQI training.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and effective problem-solving.
• Capable of accurate measurement using lab instruments.
• Time management and self‑motivation for continuous improvement.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Use SPC and statistical tools to analyze trends in micro, quality, and process data.
• Present findings and corrective action recommendations to FSQA Manager and cross‑functional teams.

Compensation:

Base Pay Range:

$61,500.00 - $102,500.00

Final base pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to; role responsibilities, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and/or internal pay equity. Please keep in mind that we consider internal pay equity and hiring at the maximum of the salary range uncommon.

Total pay may include other forms of compensation including short-term incentive bonus.

Benefits:

We offer a variety of benefits that include comprehensive, affordable health and wellness coverage for you and your family.

• Paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick days)
• Medical, prescription drugs, dental and visioncoverage
• Life, disability and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance programs
• Telemedicine
• Work-life balance
• Employee discounts
• Wellness program
• Paid parental leave

Benefits may vary by location and position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf