Quality Assurance Supervisor

Fresh Del Monte Produce Company; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Company, a global leader in fresh fruit and vegetables, is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to assist the QA Manager in supervising food safety and quality programs at the Port Manatee facility in Palmetto, FL. The role requires a college education and experience in QA supervision, with strong HACCP knowledge and proficiency in MS Office.

You will train staff, conduct inspections, and coordinate internal and regulatory audits to uphold our standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Minimum 2–3 years QA supervision experience in food industry.
• Strong HACCP knowledge and familiarity with food safety standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise QA activities to support food safety and quality programs.
• Perform/oversee inspections and temperature checks for inbound products.
• Generate and distribute quality reports promptly.
• Coordinate audits and staff training on QA procedures.
• Ensure proper documentation of holds, releases, and non-conformances.
• Oversee environmental sampling and cleanliness checks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HACCP knowledge

Quality assurance

Team supervision

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

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Quality Assurance Supervisor

Full Time Management Port Manatee, Palmetto, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2583

Purpose of Position:

This position will be responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Manager in the supervision of the Food Safety, and Quality Assurance programs.

Accountabilities:

• Perform/oversee quality inspections and product temperature checks for all products arriving to the port.


• Generate and distribute quality reports in a timely and accurate manner.


• Perform quality checks to ensure that the adequate quality is loaded.


• Monitor and/or perform tasks on the raw product inbound inspection processes.


• 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.


• Monitors inspection activities for the release of imported fruit.


• Inspection of warehouse physical structure to ensure compliance with food safety requirements.


• Availability to work on weekends if required.


• Supervise and coordinate daily QA activities, ensuring proper execution of procedures an inspection coverage.


• Ensure quality decisions, holds, releases, and non-conformances are properly documented and communicated.


• Combination of college education (from an accredited institution) and/or experience as a Quality Assurance Supervisor in a related field.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook).


• Excellent communication skills (i.e. oral and written).


• Knowledge in HACCP.


• Leadership and teamwork skills.


• Take ownership and work to ensure task deadlines are met.


• Strive for continuous improvement and provide clear, structured feedback.


• Carry out activities related to sample collection for environmental, water, and workplace cleanliness analysis.

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

Del Monte Corporation 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.