Lead QA Supervisor — Food Manufacturing & Microbiology

Austin Allen Inc; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Paid relocation

Job summary

Austin Allen Inc is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead a quality team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Location is Ann Arbor, MI with no remote work.

Salary ranges from $80,000 to $85,000 plus bonus, benefits, and paid relocation. The ideal candidate will coach technicians, oversee lab testing, and drive corrective actions to uphold food safety and quality throughout production.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in QA for food manufacturing.
• Hands-on laboratory and microbial testing experience.
• Ability to use data to drive corrective actions.
• Experience with HACCP/SQF/PCQI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Quality Technicians.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, ensuring quality and food safety standards are met.
• Oversee laboratory testing, including microbial analysis, pH, Brix, water activity, fats, and solids.
• Monitor product quality, investigate issues, and drive corrective actions.
• Partner with production and other departments to resolve concerns while advocating for quality.
• Support food safety programs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

QA leadership

Laboratory testing

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

HACCP certification

SQF certification

PCQI certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Austin Allen Inc is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead a quality team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Location is Ann Arbor, MI with no remote work.

Salary ranges from $80,000 to $85,000 plus bonus, benefits, and paid relocation. The ideal candidate will coach technicians, oversee lab testing, and drive corrective actions to uphold food safety and quality throughout production.