QA Lead: HACCP & Food Safety Excellence

Sterling BV, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Foods in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead the implementation and ongoing administration of the SQF System, HACCP, and related food safety programs. You will manage a QA team, ensure compliance with GMPs, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires HACCP and SQF credentials, experience in USDA establishments, and strong leadership, training, and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Food Science or applicable area preferred.
• Management experience specifically in quality and/or USDA Establishment.
• HACCP Certification
• SQF Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Establishes aggressive and imaginative quality and food safety goals and controls.
• SQF Practitioner for Validation and Verification of SQF Pre‑requisite programs.
• Review QA documentation and job performance.
• Responsible for the Pest Control Program, including facilitating the weekly pest management meetings.
• With the collaboration of peer managers, helps to recommend and establish policies and procedures for designated operating areas.
• Participate and lead quality meetings and discussions, with an emphasis on results, solutions, continuous improvement and forward progress.
• Troubleshoots problems where a high level of technical expertise and capability are required and facilitates weekly Seal Team Meetings to address potential food safety concerns.
• Forecasts manpower, equipment and supplies needed to effectively meet departmental objectives.
• Supervises the quality department operations within the approved budget guidelines.
• Submits on schedule, all required reports, including weekly and monthly KPI's.
• Accountable for the safe and successful operation of the department.
• Manage, guide, train and support individuals reporting directly to him.
• Responsible for the complete and timely training of all employees working within the parameters of the quality department.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Staff management

Multi-tasking

Quality & food safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Management experience in quality/USDA establishment

HACCP Certification

SQF Practitioner

Job description

Sterling Foods in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead the implementation and ongoing administration of the SQF System, HACCP, and related food safety programs. You will manage a QA team, ensure compliance with GMPs, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires HACCP and SQF credentials, experience in USDA establishments, and strong leadership, training, and documentation skills.