FSQA Supervisor - Nights 2-2-3 Schedule

Electrolit Manufacturing USA; 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

Overview

Electrolit Manufacturing USA (EMUSA) is a new, state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing facility in Waco, TX. The 640,000 sqft. Facility is situated in the Texas Central Industrial Park and will be operating on a 24/7 schedule. The facility will manufacture and distribute the 26 flavors of Electrolit™ - the fastest growing isotonic hydration beverage in the US.

Overview

Electrolit Manufacturing USA (EMUSA) is a new, state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing facility in Waco, TX. The 640,000 sqft. Facility is situated in the Texas Central Industrial Park and will be operating on a 24/7 schedule. The facility will manufacture and distribute the 26 flavors of Electrolit™ - the fastest growing isotonic hydration beverage in the US.

LOCATION

Waco, TX - Onsite
12 Hr. Nights
2-2-3 Schedule

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the FSQA (Food Safety and Quality Assurance) Supervisor will be to oversee the daily operations of the food safety and quality assurance laboratory, ensure compliance with food safety and quality programs. This position will supervise staff, manage projects, and assist the Quality Manager in quality and food safety matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food safety, auditing, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to implement and manage food safety programs effectively. This position will be working with sensitive information therefore it will require an NDA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overseeing the daytoday 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.

JOB EFFICIENCY MEASURES

• Production output and throughput targets.
• Accuracy and quality rates.
• Adherence to safety, regulatory, and compliance standards.
• Equipment uptime, utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Ontime completion and schedule adherence.
• Participation in and contribution to continuous improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Sciencerelated field preferred, or 10+ years of food/manufacturing including leadership experience Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt preferred.
• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position is performed primarily in a manufacturing and production environment within a beverage manufacturing facility. The work environment may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, automated and manual production equipment, wet or humid conditions, temperature variations, and moderate to high noise levels. Employees may be required to work on elevated work surfaces, platforms, ladders, or stairs, and in or around confined or restricted spaces in accordance with applicable safety procedures and training. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and must be worn at all times while on the production floor or in designated work areas, in accordance with OSHA standards and company safety policies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, balance, push, pull, and use hands and arms to operate machinery, tools, and equipment. The role involves repetitive motions, sustained physical activity, and maintaining situational awareness in a dynamic production environment. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance. Work schedules may include extended shifts, overtime, weekends, and/or holidays based on production demands.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Written Communication: Understands and clearly conveys information in writing.
• Reading Comprehension: Interprets written instructions and jobrelated documents.
• Critical Thinking: Evaluated information and solutions using logic and reasoning
• Active Listening: Listens attentively and responds appropriately
• Employee must abide by our company values; Humility, Honesty, Mutual Respect and Equitable Treatment of All, Dependability and Accountability, and Initiative.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherited in the occupation.

FOOD SAFETY

This role supports the company’s commitment to compliance by following food safety protocols, staying up to date through ongoing training, and helping build a culture where food safety and accountability are part of everyday work.

Electrolit Manufacturing Inc. is committed to maintaining a work environment that promotes diversity and is free of discrimination. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment might be subject of passing a drug test.