Quality Assurance and Sanitation Supervisor

Northeast Grocery; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

PriceChopper in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Quality Assurance and Sanitation Supervisor to oversee daily QA and sanitation operations across commissary processes, ensuring safe, high-quality products and compliance with FSMA/HACCP and GMPs.

You will lead QC inspections, supervise sanitation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and robust data capture with Redzone and other systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of QA or sanitation leadership in food manufacturing or commissary.
• Strong knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, sanitation chemistry, and environmental monitoring.
• Supervisory experience with ability to coach and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily QC inspections and verify food safety plans and HACCP.
• Supervise sanitation operations, cleaning, chemical usage and monitoring.
• Coordinate pre-operational inspections and release of production lines.
• Train and schedule QC and sanitation staff to meet safety standards.
• Monitor product quality metrics using QA systems and document real-time data.
• Assist FSQA Manager in audits, customer inspections, and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain SOPs/SSOPs and lead CAPAs.

Skills

QA leadership

Supervisory experience

FSMA knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Food safety culture

Team coaching

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field

Tools

Redzone compliance system

Job description

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Quality Assurance and Sanitation Supervisor

Date: Oct 23, 2026

Location: Schenectady, NY, US, 12306

Company: PriceChopper

Pay Range: $66,000.00- $105,000.00

SUMMARY

*This position is on-site in Schenectady, NY*

The Quality Control and Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily quality control and sanitation operations within the commissary. This position ensures consistent production of safe, high-quality food products across all commissary processes, including deli slicing, home meal replacement (HMR), bagel and pizza dough production, and cake/cupcake preparation. The Quality Control and Sanitation Supervisor ensures compliance with Golub/Price Chopper standards, FSMA/HARPC regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), while fostering a culture of food safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead daily QC inspections and verification of food safety plans, HACCP, and prerequisite programs.
• Supervise and direct sanitation operations, ensuring proper cleaning, chemical usage, and environmental monitoring.
• Coordinate pre-operational inspections, corrective actions, and release of production lines.
• Train, coach, and schedule QC and sanitation team members to meet performance and safety standards.
• Monitor and document product quality metrics (e.g., CCPs, CQPs, metal detection, temperature controls) using Redzone or equivalent compliance systems; ensure full utilization of Redzone’s compliance module for accurate, real-time data capture and reporting.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Culinary teams to address process deviations and implement preventive measures.
• Support FSQA Manager in regulatory audits, customer inspections, and internal risk assessments.
• Assist in developing and maintaining SOPs, SSOPs, and other quality system documentation.
• Lead or participate in root-cause investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Promote a culture of food safety and continuous improvement throughout the commissary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management, following all company policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of quality assurance or sanitation leadership in food manufacturing, commissary, or related environment.
• Strong knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, sanitation chemistry, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Supervisory experience with proven ability to coach and develop teams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in commissary, deli, or large-scale prepared foods operations.
• Lean manufacturing or process improvement experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Exposure to Hot Environment Frequent 3-5 hours

Exposure to Cold Environment Occasional 1-3 Hours

Sitting Occasional 1-3 Hours

Bending Occasional 1-3 Hours

Twisting Occasional 1-3 Hours

Squatting/Kneeling Occasional 1-3 Hours

Pushing/Pulling Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 50lbs

Lifting Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 25lbs

Lifting Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 50lbs

EQUIPMENT USED

• Industrial food processing and packaging equipment
• Mixers, slicers, ovens, conveyors, and kettles
• Pallet jacks, forklifts (if certified), and carts
• Scales, thermometers, and quality testing devices
• Computer applications and production systems
• Cleaning/sanitation equipment and chemicals

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.