Quality Assurance Supervisor

AppleOne Employment Services; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid holidays, PTO, sick leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Hanford, CA is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead QA Lab and QC operations on the production floor of a growing food and beverage facility. The role focuses on protecting product integrity and ensuring compliance with HACCP, GMPs, FSMS, and FSSC 22000.

You will supervise daily QA activities, oversee testing and inspections, train and coach the QA/QC team, monitor quality metrics, and drive continuous improvement while supporting audit readiness and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• 3 or more years of QA/QC experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with laboratory procedures, production floor quality checks, and documentation standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily QA Lab activities and QC operations on the production floor.
• Oversee inspections, testing programs, quality checks, and hold/release procedures.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, FSMS, FSSC 22000 standards, and food safety requirements.
• Lead mock recalls, audit preparation, documentation review, and food safety initiatives.
• Train, coach, and mentor QA/QC team members while reinforcing company policies and quality standards.
• Track quality metrics, maintain accurate records, identify trends, and support continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Follow-through

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

A growing food and beverage production organization in Hanford, CA is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead QA Lab and QC operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a quality professional with strong food safety knowledge, hands-on manufacturing experience, and the leadership ability to coach teams while protecting product integrity. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on food safety, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement. The work environment values accountability, teamwork, strong leadership, and operational excellence. Candidates can expect a stable setting with career growth potential, supportive leadership, and exposure to key compliance programs, certifications, and food safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily QA Lab activities and QC operations on the production floor.
• Oversee inspections, testing programs, quality checks, and hold/release procedures.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, FSMS, FSSC 22000 standards, and food safety requirements.
• Lead mock recalls, audit preparation, documentation review, and food safety initiatives.
• Train, coach, and mentor QA/QC team members while reinforcing company policies and quality standards.
• Track quality metrics, maintain accurate records, identify trends, and support continuous improvement efforts.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $95,000 to $110,000 per year.
• Direct hire opportunity.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave.
• Career growth opportunities with leadership support.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• 3 or more years of QA/QC experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with laboratory procedures, production floor quality checks, and documentation standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• HACCP Certification.
• PCQI Certification.
• Experience with FSSC 22000 standards.
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills.

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