FSQA Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

Rising Staff; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Training & development

Stable environment

Job summary

Rising Staff seeks an experienced FSQA Supervisor to oversee the Food Safety & Quality Assurance department in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment near the Atlanta Airport. The role ensures production and quality activities meet company, customer, and regulatory standards with a focus on food safety, quality, service, and compliance.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining HACCP and SQF programs, managing Food Safety Systems, training QA personnel, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or related field.
• HACCP and GFSI certifications required; PCQI preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or auditing.
• Strong knowledge of FDA/USDA regulations and food safety systems.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise FSQA department staff, schedules, and daily tasks to support production, shipping, and receiving.
• Maintain and verify HACCP, prerequisite programs, and Food Safety Plans according to SQF standards.
• Implement and manage the company’s Food Safety and Quality Systems.
• Conduct training for QA inspectors and production employees on food safety and quality protocols.
• Evaluate QA team performance and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Maintain records in compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF, and company policies.
• Support the facility’s environmental testing program to ensure compliance with all standards.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to prevent and resolve quality issues.
• Manage product disposition for raw materials, in-process, and finished goods (test/approve/hold/reject).
• Assist with root cause analysis, supplier issues, and customer complaint resolutions.
• Support process improvements and plant trials as part of continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/related field

HACCP and GFSI certifications

PCQI preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced FSQA Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the Food Safety & Quality Assurance department in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment near the Atlanta Airport.

This role ensures that all production and quality activities meet or exceed company, customer, and regulatory standards with a strong focus on food safety, quality, service, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise FSQA department staff, schedules, and daily tasks to support production, shipping, and receiving.
• Maintain and verify HACCP, prerequisite programs, and Food Safety & Quality Plans according to SQF standards.
• Implement and manage the company’s Food Safety and Quality Systems.
• Conduct training for QA inspectors and production employees on food safety and quality protocols.
• Evaluate QA team performance and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Maintain records in compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF, and company policies.
• Support the facility’s environmental testing program to ensure compliance with all standards.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to prevent and resolve quality issues.
• Manage product disposition for raw materials, in-process, and finished goods (test/approve/hold/reject).
• Assist with root cause analysis, supplier issues, and customer complaint resolutions.
• Support process improvements and plant trials as part of continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related field.
• HACCP and GFSI certifications required; PCQI preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or auditing.
• Strong knowledge of FDA/USDA regulations and food safety systems.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) strongly preferred.

Work Environment

• Cold, wet, and fast-paced food production environment.
• Temperature range: 34&degree;F to 38&degree;F.
• Exposure to noise, moving equipment, and cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs. for extended periods.
• QA employees may be exposed to laboratory chemicals; proper PPE is provided and required at all times.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Stable, collaborative, and safety-focused work environment.

Company Description

With a team of recruiters and human resources specialists distributed throughout the United States, we focus on understanding the needs of both candidates and companies to build lasting and high-quality work relationships. We utilize advanced technology and digital tools to streamline hiring processes and ensure seamless coordination between employers and candidates.