QA Supervisor - Overnights

Actalent; North Great River (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a QA Supervisor for overnight shifts at Central Islip, NY, supervising QA technicians and ensuring compliance with USDA/FDA standards and customer requirements. The role drives continuous improvement, CAPA, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Sanitation, and Supply Chain.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a scientific field, 35+ years in food safety/quality, and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent hands-on experience in food manufacturing quality.
• 35+ years of experience in food safety/quality within a USDA manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise QA technicians and hourly quality staff.
• Oversee onboarding, training, and development of QA personnel.
• Allocate resources and manage workflows to meet goals.
• Ensure food safety training across cross‑functional teams.
• Support implementation of food safety programs and compliance.
• Oversee HACCP, GMP, SSOP, and prerequisite programs.
• Review production records and perform pre‑shipment checks.
• Lead investigations into customer complaints and CAPA.
• Collaborate with sanitation to verify cleaning effectiveness.

Skills

Quality assurance

USDA/FDA

HACCP

GMP

SSOP

Spanish (bilingual)

Leadership

MS Excel

QA software

Education

Bachelors in science

35+ years of food safety/quality experience

Tools

MS Excel

QA software

Job description

Job Title: QA Supervisor - Overnights Job Description
A growing food manufacturing organization is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor to support and oversee quality and food safety programs within a production environment. This role will be responsible for supervising QA staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across operations. The position works closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, Warehousing, and Supply Chain to maintain high standards of food safety and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage QA technicians and hourly quality staff.
• Support onboarding, training, and ongoing development of QA personnel.
• Allocate resources and manage workflows to meet departmental and operational goals.
• Ensure effective food safety and quality training across cross-functional teams.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of food safety programs and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee and verify adherence to HACCP, GMP, SSOP, and prerequisite programs.
• Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Review production records and perform pre-shipment checks to ensure only compliant products are released.
• Lead investigations into customer complaints, non-conformances, deviations, and in-process quality issues.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and ensure proper documentation.
• Partner with sanitation teams to verify cleaning effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
• Generate shift reports and communicate findings across departments to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain strong communication with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support regulatory and third-party inspections as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality and food safety issues.

Essential Skills

• Quality assurance expertise in USDA and FDA standards.
• Experience in food and beverage production.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP principles, GMPs, and sanitation programs.
• Proficiency in food safety and quality systems.
• HACCP certification strongly preferred; SQF certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to take initiative and proactively address food safety and quality concerns.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent hands-on experience in food manufacturing quality.
• 35+ years of experience in food safety/quality within a USDA manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred.

The position covers two sites between Central Islip and Bayshore, owning all quality aspects for the shift. The majority of the day will be spent on the production floor with an office available. The supervisor will manage a department with six direct reports and collaborate closely with a sanitation team consisting of approximately 50 people on the overnight shift. The work shift is 10:00 pm to 6:30 am, 5-6 days a week as needed. Some team members only speak Spanish.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Central Islip, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Central Islip,NY.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without
regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or
adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,
please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
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