Quality Assurance Supervisor

Del Monte Fresh Produce Company Na Inc; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid life & disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

7 Company Paid Holidays

Telemedicine & EAP

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. in Kankakee, IL is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to support the QA Manager in supervising Quality & Sanitation Technicians and ensuring food safety and sanitation compliance.

The role focuses on QA processes, scheduling, audits, and corrective actions to uphold regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of college or QA supervisor experience, strong communication skills, and HACCP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Combination of 2 years college education and/or experience as a Quality Assurance Supervisor.
• 2–3 years prior experience with direct reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of HACCP program and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Quality Assurance and Sanitation Technicians; manage shift scheduling and training.
• Ensure QA functions are performed and documented accurately.
• Collaborate on HACCP deviations; report SOP modifications to QA Manager.
• Assist QA Manager in trending data for QA programs.
• Conduct periodic facility walk-throughs to ensure compliance and drive corrective actions.
• Assist in internal and regulatory audits; training on calibrations and preventive maintenance.
• Follow up with departments to close findings/non-conformities with corrective actions.
• Pursue special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

HACCP knowledge

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Leadership/Supervision

Risk assessment

Education

2 years college education

Job description

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Quality Assurance Supervisor

Kank FC QA Full Time Management Kankakee FC, Kankakee, IL, US

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Benefits We Offer Include:

• 401(k) with company match
• Employer‑paid life & disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
• Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date

Purpose of Position:

This position will be responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Manager in the supervision of Food Safety and Security, and Quality Assurance programs. In this role, will also oversee the direct supervision of Quality & Sanitation Technicians to ensure all Quality, Food Safety and Sanitation guidelines are implemented and adhered to.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for shift/work scheduling, training, delegation of duties & disciplinary actions of the Quality Assurance and Sanitation Technicians.
• Ensure that all Quality Assurance functions are being performed, and documented, in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with Technicians to follow up on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) deviations and report Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) modifications to Quality Assurance Manager.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager in trending data for various Quality Assurance programs.
• Perform periodic, daily walk through of the facility to ensure that all quality and food safety standards are being complied with and submit corrective action request as needed to perspective departments.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager in performing internal, regulatory agency facility, and operational audits.
• Train staff on all equipment calibrations, quality assurance and preventive maintenance.
• Follow up with the concerned departments ensuring proper corrective actions are well implemented to close the findings/ Non – Conformities.
• Special Projects as assigned.

Minimum Skills Required:

• Combination of 2 years college education (from an accredited institution) and/or experience as a Quality Assurance Supervisor in a related field.
• At least 2 to 3 years prior experience/ knowledge in a similar role with direct reports. Added
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills (i.e. oral and written).
• General knowledge of a HACCP Program.
• Risk Assessment Skills.

***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. ***

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values—Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.