Quality Assurance Supervisor

BandD Foods; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamarack Foods, part of the BandD Foods family, is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor in Americus, GA to lead QA Leads and Technicians on the production floor. You will apply food safety standards daily, verify products meet requirements, and coach employees when issues arise, while also supporting the Safety Manager about 10 hours weekly.

You will supervise QA staff, plan staffing, conduct daily quality checks, ensure compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMPs, and USDA approvals, and train teams on

Qualifications

• 2+ years in food processing/manufacturing
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Understanding of GMPs, sanitation, HACCP, SQF and USDA requirements
• Ability to teach standards clearly and lead a production team
• HACCP certification or plan to obtain within 6 months
• SQF Practitioner certification or plan to obtain within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Supervise QA Leads and Technicians, provide feedback and address disciplinary matters.
• Plan QA staffing and schedules, including vacation coverage.
• Direct daily quality checks to ensure products meet specifications and follow approved processes.
• Verify compliance with product specs, process sheets, SOPs, SSOPs, HACCP, and USDA label approvals.
• Ensure pest control inspections and GMP audits are completed to standard.
• Review sanitation results to confirm cleaning meets requirements and USDA expectations.
• Serve as a resource on SQF, USDA, GMP, SSOP, and HACCP; backup for HACCP program.
• Partner with Corporate QA, R&D, and Regulatory on policy updates.
• Train QA employees on quality standards and GMP requirements.
• Support the Safety Manager ~10 hours/week and back up QA Manager as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality leadership

GMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

SQF knowledge

Food safety training

Staff coaching

Process auditing

USDA requirements

Education

B.S. in Food Technology

HACCP certification

SQF Practitioner certification

Job description

Location: Americus, Georgia
Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager

Help protect the quality of every product we make

Tamarack Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead our QA Leads and Technicians on the production floor. You will help the team apply food safety and quality standards every day, verify that products and processes meet requirements, and coach employees when issues arise. This role also supports the Safety Manager for approximately 10 hours each week.

What You'll Do

• Supervise, coach, and develop QA Leads and Technicians, including providing performance feedback and addressing disciplinary matters when needed.
• Plan QA staffing and schedules, including vacation coverage.
• Direct daily quality checks to ensure finished products meet specifications and production follows approved processes.
• Verify compliance with product specifications, process sheets, SOPs, SSOPs, the HACCP plan, and USDA label approvals.
• Ensure pest control inspections and GMP audits are completed according to company standards.
• Review pre-operational and operational sanitation results to confirm cleaning meets established requirements and USDA expectations.
• Serve as a department resource on SQF, USDA, GMP, SSOP, and HACCP requirements, and act as the backup for the HACCP program.
• Partner with Corporate QA, R&D, and Regulatory colleagues when updating food safety policies and procedures.
• Train QA employees on quality standards and GMP requirements.
• Support the Safety Manager for approximately 10 hours per week and serve as backup for the QA Manager when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Experience in USDA-inspected ready-to-eat food manufacturing.
• At least two years of food processing or manufacturing experience and two years of supervisory experience.
• Strong working knowledge of GMPs, sanitation, HACCP, SQF, and USDA requirements.
• The ability to teach standards clearly, address problems promptly, and lead a team in a production environment.
• HACCP certification, or the ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
• SQF Practitioner certification, or the ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
• An undergraduate degree in food technology or a related science is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Why Join Tamarack Foods?

Tamarack Foods produces battered and fried protein products in Americus, Georgia, as part of the B&D Foods family. We offer competitive compensation, health and dental insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, profit sharing, and free food. You'll have the opportunity to develop a QA team and make a direct impact on food safety and product quality.

Tamarack Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.