QA Supervisor: Food Safety & HACCP Compliance Lead

Mom's Meals | A Purfoods Company; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mom’s Meals is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for our Grinnell, IA kitchen to oversee quality and food safety programs and staff training. The role includes HACCP implementation across meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables, plus labeling, GMPs, and internal audits.

The ideal candidate has an associates degree in food science or related field, HACCP certification, USDA/FSIS facility experience, and supervisory background.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Food Science, Culinary Science or related field.
• Certified in HACCP for meat, poultry and seafood.
• Previous experience in an USDA/FSIS inspected facility with QA.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Must be able to read/write/speak in English.
• Strong computer (MS Office), math, and measurement conversion skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented with problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to discern colors.
• Ability to obtain all required certifications and renew as necessary.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn/adapt to changing requirements/situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Quality and Food Safety Programs (HACCP, GMPs, labeling, internal auditing).
• Coordinate with USDA/FSIS inspectors, FDA and state inspectors.
• Monitor sanitation activities and pre-op inspections.
• Audit quality and food safety plans.
• Conduct daily sensory evaluation of foods produced and packaged.
• Supervise QA Technicians (4-5) and perform supervisor duties.
• Facilitate communication between QA Team and Management.
• Lead implementation and training related to QA programs.

Skills

English proficiency

MS Office

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree in Food Science or related

Bachelor degree in Food Science or related (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mom’s Meals is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for our Grinnell, IA kitchen to oversee quality and food safety programs and staff training. The role includes HACCP implementation across meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables, plus labeling, GMPs, and internal audits.

The ideal candidate has an associates degree in food science or related field, HACCP certification, USDA/FSIS facility experience, and supervisory background.