Quality Assurance Supervisor

PS Seasoning; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PS Seasoning is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to own food safety and quality across a fast-paced seasoning production facility. You will supervise QA technicians, enforce HACCP and GMPs, and lead audits while driving continuous improvement and precise documentation.

You will partner with R&D and Production on trials and scale-ups, training staff and ensuring accurate testing across ingredients and finished products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field (equivalent experience accepted).
• 2–4+ years of QA experience in food manufacturing, spices/seasonings, or CPG production.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred; strong HACCP/SQF/BRC familiarity.
• Strong leadership, communication, and documentation habits.
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise QA technicians and coordinate daily quality checks across lines.
• Monitor CCPs, CPs, sanitation, allergen control and other safety metrics.
• Perform line audits, pre-op inspections, environmental checks and verifications.
• Ensure timely QA documentation, batch records and testing logs.
• Oversee testing of ingredients and finished seasonings; coordinate hold/release programs.
• Train staff on food safety, GMPs, quality procedures, and documentation accuracy.
• Partner with R&D and Production on trials, scale-ups, and new formulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field

Tools

QA testing equipment

Quality systems

Job description

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Quality Assurance Supervisor

Full Time Management Iron Ridge, WI, US

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

Skills & Competencies

• 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