Lead Food Quality Assurance Supervisor

Rise Baking Company, LLC; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Baking Company, LLC in Manteno, IL seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead the QA team, oversee inspection operations for received, in-process, and finished products, and ensure food safety and quality programs across all shifts.

This role directs QA technicians, supports audits and certifications (SQF, HACCP, GMP), coordinates with production, R&D, and procurement, and drives continuous improvement while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• College degree or work experience equivalent.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience preferred.
• 3+ years of quality experience in the food industry; knowledge of food safety programs and systems (GFSI/SQF preferred), internal auditing, GMPs, HACCP, FSMA.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision of QA Technicians, including training and development in procedures, standards, and performance reviews.
• Train, develop, and mentor QA Technicians on food safety, quality, and legality.
• Manage shift planning and work assignments for QA department.
• Oversee food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products; support plant quality and food safety systems.
• Direct inspection of incoming ingredients, sampling, and packaging compliance.
• Ensure non-conforming products are held, investigated, and dispositioned.
• Act as technical liaison for QA in absence of QA Manager with customers and vendors.
• Initiate quality complaint investigations and verify corrective actions.
• Support facility inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions.
• Support certifications (organic, non-GMO, kosher, etc.).
• Participate in new product development and commercialization.
• Oversee label/packaging proofing and verification.
• Lead internal audits and mock recalls; implement corrective actions.
• Inspect work areas for safety hazards and participate in safety meetings.
• Participate in training programs (SQF, GMP, HACCP, Safety).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rise Baking Company, LLC in Manteno, IL seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead the QA team, oversee inspection operations for received, in-process, and finished products, and ensure food safety and quality programs across all shifts.

This role directs QA technicians, supports audits and certifications (SQF, HACCP, GMP), coordinates with production, R&D, and procurement, and drives continuous improvement while maintaining regulatory compliance.