QA Supervisor

Koch Foods, Inc.; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k Savings Plan

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

$25,000 life insurance policy

Company Sponsored Purchasing Program

On-the-Job Training Provided

Weekly Pay Check

Promotional Career Opportunities

Personal Protection Equipment provided

Company Cook-Outs and Safety Rewards

Job summary

Koch Foods, Inc. is seeking a QA Supervisor to lead QA Technicians on the 1st shift, ensuring safe handling and regulatory compliance. You will communicate with USDA, monitor plant quality, and train teams weekly.

The role requires strong supervisory abilities, bilingual communication (preferred), and solid computer/analytical skills for production quality management. Join a family‑oriented poultry producer offering growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Supervisory experience in manufacturing environment, preferably poultry/meat processing.
• Detail oriented with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule and lead QA Technicians and team members, ensuring safe food handling practices and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate with USDA team members.
• Monitor plant floor for quality and food safety issues.
• Provide training for the weekly QA meetings.
• Monitor samples submission form before packing.
• Perform QA hold releases and transactions and WH transfers.
• Help with any implementation of programs and procedures.
• Create, maintain and verify maintenance paperwork of all production and quality paperwork.
• Order supplies as needed.
• Oversee hold releases.
• Communicate when product is out of specification with the management team and techs.
• Assist in preparation and execution of customer, corporate, and third party audits
• Ensure compliance with regulatory programs.
• Perform document reviews, ensuring completion and accuracy.
• All other relevant duties as required

Skills

Strong communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Supervisory experience

Detail oriented

Computer literacy

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED; preferably Bachelor in Food/Animal/Poultry Science or related field

Job description

• Supervise, schedule and lead QA Technicians and team members, ensuring safe food handling practices and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate with USDA team members.
• Monitor plant floor for quality and food safety issues.
• Provide training for the weekly QA meetings.
• Perform QA hold releases and transactions and WH transfers.
• Help with any implementation of programs and procedures.
• Create, maintain and verify maintain paperwork of all production and quality paperwork.
• Order supplies as needed.
• Oversee hold releases.
• Communicate when product is out of specification with the management team and techs.
• Assist in preparation and execution of customer, corporate, and third party audits
• Ensure compliance with regulatory programs
• Perform document reviews, ensuring completion and accuracy
• All other relevant duties as required

Shift

1st Shift

Description

• Supervise, schedule and lead QA Technicians and team members, ensuring safe food handling practices and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate with USDA team members.
• Monitor plant floor for quality and food safety issues.
• Provide training for the weekly QA meetings.
• Monitor samples submission form before packing.
• Perform QA hold releases and transactions and WH transfers.
• Help with any implementation of programs and procedures.
• Create, maintain and verify maintain paperwork of all production and quality paperwork.
• Order supplies as needed.
• Oversee hold releases.
• Communicate when product is out of specification with the management team and techs.
• Assist in preparation and execution of customer, corporate, and third party audits
• Ensure compliance with regulatory programs
• Perform document reviews, ensuring completion and accuracy
• All other relevant duties as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required, preferably Bachelor degree in Food, Animal, Poultry Science or other closely related field
• Previous QA and food manufacturing experience
• Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing environment, preferable in poultry or meat processing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer and analytical skills
• Detail oriented

Physical Requirements

• Typical office environment within a manufacturing plant utilizing computers, telephones and other office equipment.
• Frequently sit for long periods.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• May be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production lines.
• May be exposed to damp, wet, and cold environments.
• Work around live and/or raw animal odors.

Benefits Information

Benefits Eligibility Varies

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Savings Plan
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FREE $25,000 life insurance policy with additional life insurance programs available
• Company Sponsored Purchasing Program
• Perks & Bonuses:
• On-the-Job Training Provided
• Weekly Pay Check
• Promotional Career Opportunities
• All required Personal Protection Equipment is provided
• Company Cook-Outs, Safety Rewards, Giveaways, etc.
• Come be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!