QA Supervisor - Food Manufacturing (1st Shift)

Lassonde Pappas And Co Inc; McClurg (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc in Boardman, Ohio, is seeking a QA Supervisor for F&B manufacturing on the 1st shift. The role leads quality control activities, oversees QC technicians, and partners with the QA Manager to ensure compliance with food safety standards.

You will assign tasks, drive continuous improvement, manage non-conformities, and support production with timely corrective actions, report retention trends, and help develop a versatile, cross‑trained team in a busy plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four‑year college or university; or three or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of experience in QC/Food with experience in manufacturing environment preferred. Experience with managing direct reports is required.
• Must have technical understanding of food safety including manufacturing, quality, HACCP, and GMP operations
• Knowledge of microbiology and formulation of products is preferred
• Must have strong ability to apply basic statistical concepts to problem solving and root cause analysis, and ability to use spreadsheets.
• Must possess strong analytical skills to use laboratory equipment
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills required to consider various parameters and make quick, informed decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal approach and listening skills to create synergy with employees.
• Must be meticulous and well‑organized.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detailed oriented and can multi‑task
• Must have excellent time management skills

Responsibilities

• The QA Supervisor assigns and prioritizes tasks within the team according to production contingencies and needs.
• They maintain a positive work environment that fosters accountability and teamwork.
• They ensure good flexibility within the team to build a versatile workforce.
• They encourage and motivate employees to generate improvement ideas.
• They ensure that analyses are performed in accordance with the established quality system (method, frequency).
• They oversee processes to ensure non-conformances are identified and placed in quarantine, and they ensure the necessary follow‑up so that a quick decision can be made.
• They report retention trends to management according to the established frequency.
• They identify corrective actions to prevent recurrence of non‑conformities.
• They propose improvement opportunities for processes, work methods, and work organization.
• They respond to production contingencies: problem‑solving, decision‑making, recipe adjustments, etc.
• The person in this role supervises and supports the QC technicians in verifying production reports (operator reports, charts, records) prior to releasing finished products.
• They oversee the onboarding of new technicians and provide appropriate training.
• They evaluate technicians and provide improvement tools.
• They identify training needs to maintain a high‑performing and versatile team.
• They contribute to the general training of all employees in the facility by supporting cross‑department training initiatives and ensuring quality‑related requirements are understood and applied across the plant.
• They ensure the availability of necessary laboratory materials, place orders, and manage inventory.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
• Quality system oversight and continuous improvement leadership
• Non‑conformity management and production decision‑making
• Verification oversight and training strategy
• Resource planning and inventory management
• Team task assignment and staff development
• Performance evaluation and supervision of QC technicians

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

QC/Food experience

Statistical analysis

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four‑year college or university

Job description

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc in Boardman, Ohio, is seeking a QA Supervisor for F&B manufacturing on the 1st shift. The role leads quality control activities, oversees QC technicians, and partners with the QA Manager to ensure compliance with food safety standards.

You will assign tasks, drive continuous improvement, manage non-conformities, and support production with timely corrective actions, report retention trends, and help develop a versatile, cross‑trained team in a busy plant.