Quality Assurance Supervisor - 1st Shift (Dairy)

HP Hood; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood in Massachusetts seeks a Quality Assurance professional to plan, coordinate and direct QA programs ensuring products meet established standards and drive results. You will set clear expectations, coach and motivate the team, and maintain effective inter-department communication.

Responsibilities include establishing QA standards, overseeing sanitation, supervising lab staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating audits, and training GMPs.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Dairy/Food Science or related curriculum preferred.
• 2-5 years QA background in a dairy/food lab or equivalent.
• PCQ certification or attainment within 12 months of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain quality standards and procedures for production.
• Oversee facility sanitation programs to meet regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Supervise lab technicians and manage staff schedules.
• Review production-testing results and records for compliance.
• Support SQF internal audits and regulatory reporting.
• Train and reinforce GMPs; maintain/modify SOPs as needed.
• Apply SPC data analysis to evaluate current processes and changes.
• Serve as back-up for the QA Manager.
• Ensure safety procedures and proper PPE are followed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

PCQ certification

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Dairy/Food Science

Job description

HP Hood in Massachusetts seeks a Quality Assurance professional to plan, coordinate and direct QA programs ensuring products meet established standards and drive results. You will set clear expectations, coach and motivate the team, and maintain effective inter-department communication.

Responsibilities include establishing QA standards, overseeing sanitation, supervising lab staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating audits, and training GMPs.