QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR

Cacique Foods, LLC.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cacique Foods, LLC. seeks a Quality Supervisor to ensure all products meet internal standards and regulatory requirements. You will supervise QC staff, oversee inspections and testing, and drive QA programs to continuous improvement.

You will release finished goods, coordinate with labs, conduct root-cause analyses, and lead corrective actions while aligning with GMP, HACCP, and safety standards. Strong documentation and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science field is required.
• HAACP and PCQI certifications are required/preferred as indicated.
• Experience in a food laboratory testing environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Release finished goods in compliance with procedures.
• Lead and manage quality control technicians and inspectors.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide coaching.
• Develop and monitor IDPs and track progress.
• Implement GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Ensure compliance across all facility operations.
• Document inspections, testing, and corrective actions.
• Oversee raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods inspections.
• Approve inspection reports and quality records.
• Coordinate with third-party labs for testing when needed.
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective actions.
• Identify trends in defects and reduce non-conformance.
• Collaborate with production and sanitation to optimize quality processes.
• Perform related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory testing methods

Root cause analysis

Team leadership

Documentation

Ability to work under pressure

Quality system knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, biology, or related field

HAACP Certification

PCQI certification

Food Defense Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems)

Job description

SUMMARY: The Quality Supervisor ensures that all food products meet internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements. This role involves supervising quality control team members, overseeing inspections and testing, implementing quality assurance protocols, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the release of finished goods in accordance with organizational procedures and processes.
• Lead and manage quality control technicians and inspectors
• Assign daily tasks, monitor performance, and provide coaching and feedback
• Develop and monitor individual development plans (IDPs) and track progress
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures aligned with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and other food safety standards
• Guiding activities and behaviors in compliance throughout facility operations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of inspections, testing, and corrective actions
• Oversee inspections of raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods
• Approve inspection reports, product release documents, and quality records
• Coordinate with third-party labs for product testing when needed
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective/preventive actions
• Identify trends in defects and implement solutions to reduce non-conformance
• Collaborate with production and sanitation teams to optimize quality processes
• Perform other job functions as related to the position assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum five (5) years in quality control or assurance in food laboratory testing environment.
• One (1) year of leadership experience
• Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HAACP) Certification required, Food Defense Certification, (FDC) preferred
• Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, quality management systems, and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Knowledge of microbiological and chemical testing methods
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• Office environment usually quiet
• Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:
• Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, work around loud machinery and moving parts
• Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity, exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather),
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely