Quality Assurance Supervisor - 1st Shift

Latitude-36-Foods-LL; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Latitude 36 Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for 1st shift to lead a QA team in a USDA RTE facility. You will oversee QA programs, drive food safety, and ensure regulatory compliance across production.

You will mentor staff, coordinate audits, and collaborate with production and supply chain to uphold quality standards. English and Spanish skills are a plus in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in quality assurance or a related field is preferred.
• 2–3 years of QA experience in a USDA food environment.
• HACCP and SQF certifications are preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA programs including HACCP, SOP, GMP, FDA, and USDA compliance.
• Assist with implementing, verifying, and validating the SQF program as an SQF Co-Practitioner.
• Ensure adherence to RTE food safety standards and environmental monitoring.
• Oversee quality systems to meet established specifications.
• Lead, mentor, and train the QA team.
• Schedule and manage QA staff to ensure adequate coverage across shifts.
• Prepare for and assist in audits (USDA and third-party) and maintain documentation.

Skills

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in QA or related field

HACCP certification

SQF certification

Job description

Quality Assurance Supervisor - 1st Shift

The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Assurance (QA) and Food Safety programs in a Ready-to-Eat (RTE) USDA facility. This role ensures that all products meet the company's quality standards and regulatory requirements, particularly focusing on USDA guidelines for RTE products. The QA Supervisor will lead a team of technicians, work closely with production staff, and ensure the highest levels of food safety and quality are maintained throughout the production process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree in quality assurance or related field is preferred
• 2-3 years of Quality Assurance experience within a USDA food environment.
• HACCP and SQF certifications are preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Assurance programs, including HACCP, SOP, GMP, FDA, and USDA regulatory compliance.
• As an SQF Co-Practitioner, assists with implementing, verifying, and validating the SQF program.
• Ensure adherence to RTE food safety standards, focusing on critical control points and environmental monitoring.
• Oversee the implementation of quality systems to ensure products meet established specifications.
• Lead, mentor, and train the QA team.
• Schedule and manage QA staff to ensure adequate coverage.
• Conduct regular team meetings to review performance, discuss challenges, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare for and assist in managing internal and external audits, including USDA and third-party inspections.
• Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and readily available for audits.
• Conduct regular facility inspections to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Oversee testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve any deviations from product specifications, including conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure that shelf-life testing, microbial analysis, and sensory evaluations are conducted as per the established protocols.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in food safety and quality processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and supply chain, to resolve quality issues and enhance overall product quality.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics, providing reports and recommendations to management.

Lead, mentor, and train the QA team, including QA Tech 1 and Tech 2 employees. Schedule and manage QA staff to ensure adequate coverage across all shifts.

Latitude 36 Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take great pride in our diverse and talented workforce. We are looking for diversity in candidates for employment. We recognize that our continued success depends largely on the collective strengths of our associates.

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