QA Supervisor: Lead Lab & Food Safety

EmergencyMD; Rigby (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Pacific Corporation is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead the QA team at the Ririe facility. The role oversees scheduling, training and performance of Lab Technicians, and coordinates laboratory supplies, inspections and audits to ensure food safety standards are met.

The position also handles data input for lab records, QA grade sheets, and metal detector logs, while supporting USDA product oversight and corrective actions as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising lab technicians and coordinating QA activities.
• Knowledge of laboratory methods including chemical and microbiological tests.
• Familiarity with safety data sheets and food safety audits.
• Ability to train staff and manage daily QA operations.
• Experience with recalls, investigations and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling, training and performance of Lab Technicians.
• Track and request laboratory supplies and materials.
• Participate in inspections, mock recalls and audits.
• Input and review Lab data, QA grade sheets and metal detector logs.
• Oversee USDA product compliance.
• Assist Corporate QA Manager as needed.
• Investigate out-of-specifications and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Lab supervision

Communication skills

Laboratory methods

Safety Data Sheets

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or related field

Tools

MS Office

Navision

Job description

Idaho Pacific Corporation is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead the QA team at the Ririe facility. The role oversees scheduling, training and performance of Lab Technicians, and coordinates laboratory supplies, inspections and audits to ensure food safety standards are met.

The position also handles data input for lab records, QA grade sheets, and metal detector logs, while supporting USDA product oversight and corrective actions as needed.