QA Supervisor - Food Safety & Quality Leader

Sturm Foods, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 5% match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

DevelopU training program

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead the QA team at our pretzel facility. You will oversee QA programs, food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance, while guiding audits, investigations, and continuous improvement.

This role requires strong supervision, problem solving, and collaboration with R&D and other departments to ensure product quality and cost efficiency. Proficiency with GMP/SQF, documentation, and training is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• SQF Practitioner certification and Food Defense Program leadership experience preferred.
• Experience auditing quality systems and manufacturing practices.
• Experience ensuring documentation requirements are followed to meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing and conducting employee training preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop the Quality Assurance team and ensure scheduling needs are met.
• Provide leadership and technical assistance to help resolve quality-related problems.
• Oversee, implement, and maintain QA programs, including Formula Control, Allergen Control, Non-Conforming Products, Recalls, Food Safety Plans, and pest control systems.
• Define and enforce laboratory practices and quality policies.
• Ensure compliance with company and governmental sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with R&D to improve product quality and cost-effectiveness, support product changes, and oversee plant testing.
• Monitor raw material compliance and manage supplier communications.
• Provide quality and food safety training for employees at all levels.
• Conduct GMP and sanitation audits and summarize technical data to identify trends and corrective actions.
• Support quality systems and initiatives such as SPC, SQF, and continuous improvement processes.
• Lead efforts to resolve quality-related issues, including customer complaints, product holds, and incidents.
• Maintain and oversee food safety regulatory programs.
• Serve as the plant liaison for regulatory authorities, including governmental agencies and third-party auditors.
• Analyze and interpret microbiological results and initiate corrective actions.
• Lead and collaborate with other departments on continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

TreeHouse Foods in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead the QA team at our pretzel facility. You will oversee QA programs, food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance, while guiding audits, investigations, and continuous improvement.

This role requires strong supervision, problem solving, and collaboration with R&D and other departments to ensure product quality and cost efficiency. Proficiency with GMP/SQF, documentation, and training is essential.