FSQA Supervisor - 12-Hour Night Shift Leader

Electrolit Manufacturing USA Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrolit Manufacturing USA Inc. in Waco, TX is seeking a FSQA Supervisor to oversee daily lab operations, maintain food safety programs, and ensure regulatory compliance across QA activities.

The role requires leading the Analytical Lab team, coordinating testing programs, and driving continuous improvement in quality systems. NDA is required due to handling sensitive information, with a 24/7 operation environment in a large beverage facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science-related field preferred, or 10+ years of food/manufacturing including leadership experience
• 3+ years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or compliance in a food or beverage manufacturing environment
• SQF Practitioner certification (or ability to obtain)
• Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, and HACCP requirements
• Experience with GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) standards is preferred
• Strong knowledge of MS Project and MS Office
• Fluency in English required, Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the laboratory, including managing workflow, equipment maintenance, and ensuring proper safety procedures are followed
• Supervising laboratory personnel, providing training, and evaluating their performance
• Implementing and evaluating quality control procedures and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of testing results
• Lead daily troubleshooting and research efforts related to raw material and supplier nonconformances
• Provide supervision of the Analytical Lab Technician team through effective selection, scheduling, daily activities, retention, feedback, disciplinary action, and performance management
• Supervise training programs and aid in onboarding new technicians
• Assist in development, management and execution of plant micro, nutritional, and FSQA testing programs
• Collaborate with Analytical Project Leader and manage accountability of tech team members’ involvement in analytical projects
• Conduct team proficiency testing and staff evaluations
• Author comprehensive and exhaustive investigation reports; aid in disposition of raw materials
• Coach tech team members in writing technical reports and improvements in problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Create and implement department SOPs
• Manage internal raw material positive release and specified internal audit programs
• Oversee day to day schedule and routine activities of laboratories, to meet business needs
• Compile laboratory purchase requisitions and maintain lab inventory
• Review, approve, and ensure the accuracy of employee timecards for direct reports in accordance with company policies and payroll deadlines
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Fluency in English

Spanish language skills

FDA, USDA and HACCP knowledge

GFSI standards experience

MS Project knowledge

MS Office knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Science-related field or 10+ years of food/manufacturing leadership

Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt preferred

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Electrolit Manufacturing USA Inc. in Waco, TX is seeking a FSQA Supervisor to oversee daily lab operations, maintain food safety programs, and ensure regulatory compliance across QA activities.

The role requires leading the Analytical Lab team, coordinating testing programs, and driving continuous improvement in quality systems. NDA is required due to handling sensitive information, with a 24/7 operation environment in a large beverage facility.