QA Supervisor - Food Safety & Quality Leader

Marzetti Company; Altoona (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company in Altoona, IA seeks a QA Supervisor to lead a team of QA Analysts on the plant floor, ensuring adherence to HACCP, GMPs, and FDA/CFIA standards to safeguard food quality and safety. You will oversee product testing, audits, investigations, and ongoing QA training while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and timely issue resolution.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on coaching staff, maintaining records, and supporting audits to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (minimum requirement).
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Quality Assurance Analyst 2.
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field preferred.
• PCQI certified.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance in a food manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of Quality Assurance Analysts and ensures completion of their essential functions.
• Ensures food safety plans (i.e., HACCP) and quality and food safety systems are followed.
• Oversees the product testing program, audits, and inspections.
• Supports team in conducting Investigations and resolving non-compliance or quality issues.
• Leads QA training program and training initiatives to educate team members on quality standards and best practices.
• Leads facility audits and mock traceability program/exercises.
• Responsible for ongoing team development through identified gaps, supporting Individual Development Plans, and performance management.
• Conducts Behavior Based Observations (BBO) as assigned.

Skills

Quality Assurance experience

Leadership

GMP compliance

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

PCQI

Job description

The Marzetti Company in Altoona, IA seeks a QA Supervisor to lead a team of QA Analysts on the plant floor, ensuring adherence to HACCP, GMPs, and FDA/CFIA standards to safeguard food quality and safety. You will oversee product testing, audits, investigations, and ongoing QA training while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and timely issue resolution.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on coaching staff, maintaining records, and supporting audits to