Micro-Lab Food Safety & Quality Supervisor

The Swan Food Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer seeks a Micro-lab Food Safety & Quality Supervisor to oversee the food safety lab and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. This hands-on role involves leading a dedicated team, improving processes, and collaborating across functions to deliver high-quality food products. Candidates should possess a degree in a related field and have strong experience in food safety, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plan

Financial well-being support

Paid time off programs

Well-being support programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in food safety or microbiology.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee microbiological methods and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Lead and train lab staff, ensuring timely testing and accurate reporting.
• Collaborate on food safety risk assessments and validation studies.

Skills

Food safety regulations

Microbiology

Chemistry

Statistical analysis

Project leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron, Tony’s, Big Daddy’s, Villa Prima and Freschetta pizzas; bibigo, Pagoda Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s and Edwards pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We're looking for a Micro-lab Food Safety & Quality Supervisor to join our team in Stilwell, OK, home to the iconic Mrs. Smith’s and Edward’s frozen pies! If you're passionate about food safety and love the idea of helping deliver delicious desserts to tables across the country, this role is your perfect slice of the pie.

In this hands-on leadership role, you'll oversee our on-site food safety lab — managing microbiology and chemistry processes to ensure every pie that leaves our facility meets the highest standards in safety, quality, and compliance. You'll lead a dedicated team, keep our lab running smoothly, and drive continuous improvement across food safety initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and continuously improve microbiological methods, standards, and lab procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate testing of raw ingredients and finished products; interpret results and communicate critical findings.
• Lead and train lab staff while ensuring compliance with USDA, FDA, state, and company food safety regulations.
• Develop sampling plans, conduct microbial studies, and maintain lab equipment and documentation.
• Support sanitation validation efforts and partner with cross-functional teams on food safety risk assessments and CCP validation.
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering on lethality validation for Ready-To-Eat (RTE) products.
• Monitor sanitation and microbiological trends across production, driving continuous improvement.
• Serve as a HACCP and Global Food Safety resource, supporting program development, training, and compliance initiatives.
• Use data analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions that improve food safety, quality, and consistency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years in food safety, quality, or microbiology, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of microbiology/chemistry and food safety regulations (HACCP, USDA, FDA).
• Proficient in statistical analysis, experimental data interpretation, and analytical testing.
• Proven people management and project leadership experience.
• Effective verbal and written communicator with the ability to influence and work cross-functionally.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and understanding of production operations.

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $58,500 to $98,500 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.

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