Quality Assurance Supervisor

LHH; New Jersey; On-site; USD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to ensure compliance and improve quality across production lines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food safety regulations and experience in leading quality assurance protocols, with a focus on sauces and fruit-based products.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive QA leadership in food industry.
• Certifications: PCQI, HACCP (BPC preferred).
• Flexibility to work weekends or extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance protocols for sauce and fruit processing.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and analytical testing for compliance.
• Manage rework processes and train QA staff.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Food safety regulations knowledge

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

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

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quality Assurance Supervisor with a strong background in food manufacturing—particularly in sauces and fruit-based products. This role is critical in ensuring food safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement across production lines. The ideal candidate will bring leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for driving excellence in quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

Lead quality assurance protocols for sauce and fruit processing operations

Conduct audits, inspections, and analytical testing to ensure compliance and product integrity

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement process improvements

Manage rework processes, hold procedures, and customer complaint investigations

Train and mentor QA staff and production operators on quality standards and documentation

Support internal and external audits, including SQF, USDA, FDA, and Organic certifications

Oversee calibration of lab equipment and participate in facility housekeeping audits

Supervise a team of 3–8 non-exempt employees, including scheduling and performance management

Qualifications

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

5+ years of progressive QA leadership in the food industry (sauces or canning preferred)

Certifications: PCQI, HACCP (BPC preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months)

Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, lab techniques, and quality systems

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills

Flexibility to work weekends or extended hours during peak production

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Human Resources Services, Food and Beverage Services, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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