QA Supervisor - Food Quality & Process Improvement

High Liner Foods USA; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

High Liner Foods USA in Newport News, Virginia seeks a QA/QC Manager to oversee inspection programs for packaging, ingredients, products and processes, ensuring compliance with government regulations and internal standards.

The role involves communicating results to production, suppliers, and customers; leading audits, investigations, and cross-functional teams; and driving continual improvement and a strong safety/quality culture.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary degree in food science or related field.
• 4 years' experience in QA / QC management role preferred.
• Ability to communicate and work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of food regulations, HACCP, GMPs and SOPs.
• Familiarity with regulatory, third-party, and customer audits.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee packaging, ingredient, product and process inspection programs per gov regs and standards.
• Communicate results to Production, suppliers, and customers including microbiological, physical and chemical analysis.
• Assist production management with investigations of quality issues.
• Provide technical support for customer complaints investigations.
• Lead sensory evaluation of raw materials and finished products.
• Supervise QA staff and provide daily direction.
• Drive continual improvement of products, processes and specifications.
• Identify deficiencies via Corrective Action Reports and participate in Root Cause Analysis.
• Support a positive Safety and Quality Culture.
• Participate in cross-functional teams on projects related to production, maintenance, Sales, and R&D.

Skills

QA/QC management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Post-Secondary degree in food science or related field

Job description

High Liner Foods USA in Newport News, Virginia seeks a QA/QC Manager to oversee inspection programs for packaging, ingredients, products and processes, ensuring compliance with government regulations and internal standards.

The role involves communicating results to production, suppliers, and customers; leading audits, investigations, and cross-functional teams; and driving continual improvement and a strong safety/quality culture.