FSQA Supervisor

BG Foods; Maryland; On-site; USD 61,500 - 102,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Telemedicine

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

BG Foods is seeking an FSQA Supervisor in Hurlock, MD to lead daily food safety and quality operations, supervising technicians and driving compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and preventive controls. You will support FDA and third‑party audits, manage CCP/PC records, and oversee recalls, traceability, and CAPA initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in a relevant field, at least five years of QA experience, HACCP/PCQI training, and strong communication skills to collaborate across production,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5 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

• Lead FSQA technicians; manage schedule, performance, coaching and discipline.
• Ensure seamless shift handoffs and promote food safety culture.
• Monitor GMPs, HACCP/PCQI, sanitation, allergen control, and environmental monitoring.
• Verify CCP/PC records, inspections, and production quality checks.
• Support FDA/state inspections and third‑party audits.
• Prepare reports on testing activities, swab results, and HACCP verification.
• Assist with recall, traceability, and CAPA processes.
• Drive continuous improvement with cross‑functional teams and on the production floor (~75%).

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Lab measurement

Time management

Statistical tools

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS in Food Technology/Science/Biology/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

## FSQA SupervisorApplylocations: Hurlock, MDtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R4588**Ready to be part of something special?** **Join our Family!**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 vision coverage* 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.*