Quality Assurance Supervisor, Nights

NATURE; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

401K with company match

Growth and promotion opportunities

Get Fit reimbursement

Job summary

NATURE in Sussex, Wisconsin, is seeking a QA/Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee SQF-based programs, supervise QA and Sanitation teams, and drive safe, high-quality food production.

You will implement testing methods, maintain SOPs/SSOPs, conduct audits, train staff in GMP/HACCP, and partner with production to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related field or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in food quality experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, sanitation, allergens and preventive controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SQF system and food safety/QA programs.
• Sample products per company specs (organoleptic/microbiological).
• Conduct monthly plant audits.
• Ensure sanitation regulations compliance.
• Validate changes to Food Safety/Food Quality Plans.

Skills

HACCP

GMP

Food safety

QA programs

Allergens

Preventive controls

Sanitation

Training

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Technology

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

• Assist in overseeing development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF system – Food Safety and Quality Assurance Programs.
• Ensure all products are organoleptically and microbiologically sampled in accordance with company specifications.
• Conduct monthly plant audits of established systems.
• Ensure plant compliance with established sanitation regulations.
• Assist in validating changes to Food Safety Fundamentals, Food Safety Plans, and Food Quality Plans that have an impact to deliver safe, quality food.
• Providing GMP/HACCP training and corrections to all employees.
• Maintain plant environmental testing program, implement, and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Shared responsibility on the development and incorporation of new and existing technologies, including calibrations, testing, validations, data analysis, monitoring, procedure development, and training.
• Update and/or develop documentation such as SOPs and SSOPs.
• Development and maintain QA initiatives.
• Supervise and evaluate QA Technicians through performance reviews, ongoing coaching, and feedback.
• Supervise and evaluate Sanitation Technicians through performance reviews, ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Responsible for managing, directing, and scheduling of QA and Sanitation personnel.
• Manage and supervise Quality Control and Sanitation Technicians daily activities and issues corrective actions.

Path for Success

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related degree; and/or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 4+ years of food quality experience, 2-3 years of direct supervisory preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude for assisting in implementing new test methods, processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety and QA programs, such as HACCP, GMP, sanitation, allergens, and preventive controls.
• Manufacturing safety leadership experiences.

Benefits and Perks

• Annual Salary range: $80-90K based on experience.
• Health, Vision, Dental, Short term and Long-term disability insurance plans.
• 401K Retirement Plan with company match
• Growth and Promotion Opportunities
• $500 Get Fit Reimbursement Program (Health and Wellness Plan)

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