FSQA Supervisor

DSJ Global; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global has an opening for a Quality Supervisor on the 2nd or 3rd shift in a well-established food manufacturing company. The role leads Quality Technicians, enforces GMPs, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and FDA regulations, and collaborates with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Operations to ensure safe, compliant products.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who coaches teams, resolves floor-level issues, and drives continuous improvement through root-cause analysis and data-driven

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality or food safety experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on leader capable of coaching teams on the production floor.
• Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and FDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality Technicians and other quality team members during assigned shift.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and all applicable food safety and quality standards.
• Monitor production activities and verify adherence to product specifications and quality requirements.
• Investigate quality issues, non-conformances, consumer complaints, and food safety concerns.
• Drive corrective and preventive action programs through root cause analysis.
• Conduct quality audits, inspections, and verification activities throughout the facility.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits while maintaining audit readiness.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams to strengthen food safety and quality culture.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, records, and reporting.

Skills

Quality leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science / Microbiology / Biology / Chemistry

Job description

A well-established food manufacturer with a portfolio of highly recognized consumer products is seeking a Quality Supervisor to join its leadership team. This role will oversee food safety and quality programs during the 2nd or 3rd shift operation, partnering closely with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Operations teams to ensure products are manufactured safely, consistently, and in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing organization where quality is a critical component of the company's success and reputation. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who enjoys coaching teams, solving problems on the production floor, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality Technicians and other quality team members during assigned shift.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and all applicable food safety and quality standards.
• Monitor production activities and verify adherence to product specifications and quality requirements.
• Investigate quality issues, non-conformances, consumer complaints, and food safety concerns.
• Drive corrective and preventive action programs through root cause analysis.
• Conduct quality audits, inspections, and verification activities throughout the facility.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits while maintaining audit readiness.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams to strengthen food safety and quality culture.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, records, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of quality or food safety experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMPs, FSMA, and FDA regulations.
• Experience conducting investigations, corrective actions, and root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and making real-time quality decisions.