Quality Asssurance Supervisor

Scientific Search; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Scientific Search is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor in the Malvern, PA area to lead QA Technicians and oversee food safety operations across locations. The role emphasizes inspections, audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced setting.

You will drive root cause analyses, maintain BRC readiness, and develop SOPs to standardize processes. Requires 5 years QA auditing experience and a bachelor’s in Food Science, with HACCP/PCQI preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field required.
• Strong understanding of quality testing in the food industry including microbiology and sensory evaluation.
• Ability to lead others through change and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Quality Assurance Technicians in daily activities.
• Conducts inspections, audits, root cause analyses, and CAPA activities.
• Maintains BRC certification and supports audit readiness.
• Performs monthly environmental swabbing and reporting; supports customer and third‑party audits.
• Develops SOPs and work instructions to standardize quality processes.

Skills

QA auditing

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

CAPA implementation

SOP writing

Food safety knowledge

Analytical skills

Microbiological testing

Education

B.S. in Food Science

HACCP Certification

PCQI Certification (preferred)

Job description

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Location: Malvern, PA

The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for food safety and quality operations of all locations, and for supervising Quality Assurance Technicians in their daily and overall work activities.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Utilizes independent judgment to conduct inspections, supervise employees, participate in audits, perform root cause analyses, approve or reject products, and complete other aspects of the job in compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Has authority to make decisions regarding Quality Assurance Technician supervision, handling of food safety issues, and implementation of continuous improvement projects.
• Serves as backup to the Quality Assurance Manager, ensuring continuity of food safety and quality operations.
• Performs on‑site food safety and quality training for employees.
• Performs monthly environmental swabbing and reports results for corrective action as needed.
• Works with the Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Assurance Manager to respond to and resolve customer complaints, including root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Writes SOPs and work instructions as needed to standardize and improve quality processes.
• Places products on HOLD as necessary; collaborates with QA leadership to determine disposition decisions based on food safety and quality assessments.
• Orders quality supplies and consumables as needed.
• Performs semi‑annual water testing and reports findings to management.
• Performs allergen and cleaning validations as necessary, including validations for new equipment or process changes.
• Works with QA leadership to maintain BRC Certification, participating in audit preparation and documentation.
• Participates in customer, third‑party, and certification audits, providing support documentation and corrective action follow‑up.
• Works closely with the production team to maintain compliance with Food Safety and Quality Programs.
• Contributes to achieving Quality KPIs related to performance, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Keeps QA leadership informed of all relevant quality and food safety issues.
• Participates in departmental improvement projects to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Serves as an active member of the Food Safety and Food Defense Teams, supporting risk mitigation and incident response.
• Participates in mock recalls and traceability exercises to validate recall readiness.
• Performs internal audits as assigned to verify system effectiveness and compliance.
• Interacts with the third‑party pest control provider as needed to verify compliance and document inspections.
• Approves and oversees the wash schedule, ensuring cleaning verification is properly documented.
• Reviews and signs off on Preventive Control (PC) documents as a PCQI delegate.
• Participates in the training and mentoring of Quality Assurance Technicians, ensuring team competence in quality and food safety practices.
• Supervises and directs Quality Assurance Technicians, performing testing and monitoring activities as required.
• Conducts ATP, AllerSnap, and GlutenTox testing for sanitation verification.
• Performs salt and moisture analysis on product samples.
• Conducts monthly screen inspections to verify equipment integrity.
• Sets up and evaluates QC samples for in‑process and finished product verification.
• Send seasoning blend samples to third‑party microbiological laboratories, ensuring proper packaging, labeling, and submission paperwork.
• Performs sampling of incoming raw materials as required.
• Reviews Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for incoming materials prior to use, confirming specification compliance.
• Works with production to verify equipment calibration schedules are followed.
• Conducts pre‑blend pallet checks to confirm correct ingredients are staged.
• Inspects and releases equipment to production following maintenance or sanitation.
• Experience: 5 years of experience as a quality assurance auditor/technician in a related field; 1-3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Qualifications: Good understanding of quality testing within the food industry to include analytical, microbiological and sensory evaluation.
• Must possess a basic understanding of chemical and microbiological analysis and basic math.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
• The ability to work under pressure (in an extremely fast‑paced environment), meet deadlines (overtime work required) and make effective decisions.
• Education: Bachelor Degree of Science preferably in Food Science or related field (Biology, Microbiology, Food Microbiology, etc.).
• Preferred: HACCP certification, PCQI Certification.

Travel — 0 – 10 % travel. Overnight travel may be required in certain circumstances (such as training).

The client offers a competitive salary package that is dependent on qualifications and experience, as well as a strong benefit package, plus participation in a company-wide bonus plan.

All candidates applying must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Client will NOT sponsor.