Quality Assurance Supervisor

Rise Baking Company; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Baking Company in Manteno, IL is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead the QA team across shifts, ensuring food safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance. You will direct QA technicians, manage inspections of ingredients and finished goods, and drive continuous improvement in quality systems and pest control, sanitation, and environmental policy.

The role requires at least 3 years in quality within the food industry, HACCP/PCQI certification or willingness to obtain, and

Qualifications

• 1+ year of supervisory experience preferred
• 3+ years of quality experience in the food industry; knowledge of food safety programs and systems: GFSI (SQF preferred), internal auditing, GMPs, HACCP, FSMA
• HACCP and PCQI certified or willing to become certified

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision of QA Technicians and develop measurable goals
• Train and mentor QA Technicians on food safety, quality, and legality
• Manage shift planning and work assignments for Quality Assurance
• Oversee food safety programs, quality standards, and compliance with regulations
• Inspect incoming ingredients and verify against specifications
• Investigate out-of-spec products and coordinate corrective actions
• Liaise externally with customers and vendors on quality processes
• Assist during inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions
• Support certifications such as organic, non-GMO, kosher

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

College degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

GFSI (SQF) knowledge

Internal auditing

GMPs

HACCP

FSMA

Job description

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Quality Assurance Supervisor

Quality-Manteno Full Time Manteno, IL, US 1 Attachments

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3586

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $92,000.00 Annually

Job Purpose:

Assist in developing and maintaining all programs and procedures related to food safety and quality. Direct Quality Assurance department and inspection operations on all shifts for received, in-process, and finished product quality and food safety.

Essential Functions

• Provide daily supervision of QA Technicians regarding training and development in proper procedures, standards, and handling of employee relations, including establishment of measurable goals and input on performance reviews
• Train, develop, and mentor QA Technicians regarding food safety, quality, and legality
• Manage shift planning/scheduling and work assignments for Quality Assurance department positions
• Oversee food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products manufactured in the facility; support compliance to plant quality and food safety systems, pest control, sanitation, environmental policy, corrective action policy, etc.
• Direct the inspection of incoming ingredients including random sampling of products, the physical condition of ingredients and packaging, fat and moisture content, and compliance with ingredient specifications
• Ensure out-of-specification products, materials, and ingredients are put on hold, investigations conducted, disposition determined, and issues resolved
• Act as technical liaison for Quality Assurance department in the absence of the Quality Assurance Manager: externally with customers and vendors; internally with production, R&D, marketing, and procurement for all quality processes
• Initiate quality complaint investigations; verify corrective action completion and continued conformance
• Support facility during inspections, customer audits, and other interactions with regulatory agencies/customers
• Support facility with required certifications: organic, non-GMO, kosher, etc.
• Participate in new product development and commercialization
• Oversee label and packaging proofing and verification program to ensure correct labels are applied during manufacturing
• Lead/train and participate in internal audits and mock recalls while ensuring compliance to internal quality policies and applicable local regulations through the audits, observations, process reviews, and development of corrective actions with management
• Inspect work areas for safety hazards, observe employees' safe work habits, and take corrective action as necessary; fill out accident investigation reports and attend safety meetings, as appropriate; communicate and follow up to meet safety goals
• Participate in training programs as needed (e.g., SQF, GMP, HACCP, Safety)
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Operational knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• College degree or work experience equivalent; 1+ year of supervisory experience preferred or equivalent training and recognized aptitude
• 3+ years of quality experience in the food industry; knowledge and proven experience with food safety programs and systems: GFSI (SQF preferred), internal auditing, GMPs, HACCP, FSMA
• Microbiological and sanitation experience preferred
• HACCP and PCQI certified or willing to become certified
• Versed in scientific methodology, RCA, continuous improvement, SPC, and other tools to reduce process variability
• Demonstrated ability to organize and supervise a diverse work force
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent skills in the areas of teamwork, motivation, decision making, relationship building, and coaching
• Ability to think critically and solve complex problems
• Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

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Quality Assurance Supervisor JD_40045HR18V3.pdf