Lead Quality Assurance Supervisor - Chocolate Manufacturing

Russell Stover Chocolates; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GMP training

Climate-controlled facility

Safety gear

Job summary

Russell Stover Chocolates is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead QA efforts across production, warehousing, and logistics. You will oversee QA Technicians, drive quality initiatives, and support audits to ensure compliance with FSMA, AIB, and GMP standards while maintaining traceability and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, shift flexibility for development, and adherence to Russell Stover quality standards in a fast-paced chocolate production

Qualifications

• BS degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Nutrition, Biology, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Food Safety & Quality in a food production environment.
• Formal training in basic to intermediary food safety/regulatory, and PCQI.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), AIB, HACCP, GMP.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to differentiate colors and shifts in colors.

Responsibilities

• Verify quality programs across departments and individuals at the site.
• Lead Quality Technicians, Batch Technicians and Team Leads.
• Lead quality initiatives to advance the department and company.
• Support for food safety and quality audits (AIB, FSMA) and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and implement quality standards and procedures; conduct audits and corrective actions.
• Perform inspections on packaging materials, semi-finished and finished products; drive non-conformance improvements.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports for management; document traceability actions.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Industrial Performance, and R&D to resolve non-conformances.
• Cross-train in related QA roles and support backshift receiving and analytics.
• Ensure GMP adherence during plant visits; complete FSQA training to meet regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to a continuous improvement culture of food safety.

Skills

People management

Communication

Detail oriented

Problem solving

MS Office

Color vision

Collaboration

Education

BS degree in Food Science/related field

PCQI certification/training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Russell Stover Chocolates is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead QA efforts across production, warehousing, and logistics. You will oversee QA Technicians, drive quality initiatives, and support audits to ensure compliance with FSMA, AIB, and GMP standards while maintaining traceability and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, shift flexibility for development, and adherence to Russell Stover quality standards in a fast-paced chocolate production