QA Lead — Quality & Food Safety (Second Shift)

Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Stover Chocolates is hiring a QA Supervisor to oversee all quality initiatives across production, warehousing, and logistics at the Iola site. You will supervise QA Technicians, implement quality programs, and support FSQA and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with multiple departments to sustain GMP, ISO 9001 standards, and FSMA requirements while mentoring staff and driving continuous improvement in quality and product safety.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Nutrition, Biology, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in Food Safety & Quality in a food production environment.
• PCQI training and GMP/AIB/HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Verify quality programs across site operations.
• Lead QA Technicians and shifts.
• Drive quality initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Support food safety audits (AIB, FSMA).
• Maintain GMP compliance and recordkeeping.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, R&D.

Skills

Quality leadership

English fluency

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team coaching

Education

BS degree in Food Science/related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Russell Stover Chocolates is hiring a QA Supervisor to oversee all quality initiatives across production, warehousing, and logistics at the Iola site. You will supervise QA Technicians, implement quality programs, and support FSQA and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with multiple departments to sustain GMP, ISO 9001 standards, and FSMA requirements while mentoring staff and driving continuous improvement in quality and product safety.