Quality Assurance Supervisor

PS SEASONING & SPICES INC; Iron Ridge (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PS SEASONING & SPICES INC in Iron Ridge, WI, is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a full-time role in a fast-paced seasoning production facility. You will lead a team of QA technicians, oversee daily quality checks across lines, and drive a culture where food safety and continuous improvement come first.

Responsibilities include HACCP/GMP/SQF/FDA compliance, audits, testing coordination, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted
• 2-4+ years of QA experience in food manufacturing or CPG production
• Supervisory or lead experience preferred
• Familiarity with HACCP, SQF/BRC, FSMA, GMPs, and FDA regulations
• Strong leadership, communication, and documentation habits

Responsibilities

• Lead QA technicians and supervise daily quality checks across production lines
• Monitor HACCP, CPs, sanitation, allergen control, and other food-safety metrics
• Oversee line audits, pre-op inspections, environmental checks, and lot verifications
• Ensure complete and accurate QA documentation and batch records
• Coordinate tests, product evaluations, and hold-and-release programs
• Support internal/external audits and corrective action implementation
• Provide coaching and scheduling for QA team and promote continuous improvement

Skills

QA supervision

Food safety

Leadership

Documentation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science or related

Job description

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Quality Assurance Supervisor

Full Time Management Iron Ridge, WI, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1695

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Join our team as a Quality Assurance Supervisor and take ownership of food safety and quality across a fast-paced seasoning production facility! In this role, you'll lead a team of QA technicians, keep production running with real-time quality checks, and help drive a culture where food safety and continuous improvement come first. If you thrive on details, love solving problems, and want to make a real impact on product quality every single day, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Daily QA Operations

• Supervise QA technicians and coordinate daily quality checks across production lines, batching, blending, and packaging operations
• Monitor CCPs, CPs, sanitation, allergen control, and other food safety metrics
• Perform line audits, pre-op inspections, environmental checks, and lot verifications
• Ensure timely completion and accuracy of all QA documentation, batch records, and testing logs

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to HACCP, GMPs, SQF/BRC, FDA regulations, and company food safety programs
• Support the maintenance of food safety plans, validation studies, and quality manuals
• Participate in internal and external audits; assist with corrective action development and follow-up
• Verify allergen segregation, label accuracy, metal detection, and traceability procedures

Testing & Product Evaluation

• Oversee physical, chemical, and sensory testing of ingredients and finished seasonings
• Coordinate hold-and-release programs for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Investigate out-of-spec results and assist with root-cause analysis
• Partner with R&D and Production on product trials, scale-ups, and new formulations
• Train QA technicians and production staff on food safety, GMPs, quality procedures, and documentation accuracy
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and scheduling for QA team members
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the facility

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Supply Chain leaders to address quality concerns
• Assist with customer complaint investigations and corrective action documentation
• Communicate quality trends and issues to leadership, offering recommendations for improvement

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted
• 2-4+ years of QA experience in food manufacturing, spices/seasonings, or CPG production
• Previous supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with HACCP, SQF/BRC, FSMA, GMPs, and FDA regulations
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong documentation habits
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and identify process improvements
• Knowledge of food safety testing equipment and quality systems
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed

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6:00am - 2:15pm with weekend work rotation