Quality Control Supervisor (Edison, NJ)

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K Program

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee quality control from receipt to shipment, ensuring product conformance and that the facility remains compliant with HACCP and SQF standards.

The role includes supervising staff, coordinating training, and maintaining GMP practices across the site. The position requires 5+ years in food QC, HACCP/SQF certifications, and leadership experience to drive continuous improvement in quality and safety.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in related field; 5+ years of quality control experience in food manufacturing.
• HACCP and SQF certifications required; knowledge of microbiology.
• Must understand GMPs and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct quality control team and staff assessments.
• Inspect incoming product and finished goods for adherence to specs.
• Review COA and perform in-house microbiology testing.
• Oversee sanitation and kosher/organic/non-GMO certifications.

Skills

Quality control

Supervisory experience

Micro testing

SQF regulations

FDA regulations

Education

BA/BS in related field

HACCP Certified

SQF Certified

Tools

GMP knowledge

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for quality control process upon receipt of product, during production and roasting and product selected for shipment. Responsible to ensuring the facility is clean and good working order.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Supervise and direct quality control team, perform all necessary supervisory functions to effectively and efficiently manage personal, including.
• Maintain a qualified staff
• Communicate areas of responsibility
• Conduct timely and effective employee evaluations
• Ensure proper training of employees
• Ensure all tools needed to perform tasks are provided to the employee
• Review finished product documentation and finished product retained samples for accuracy
• Inspect incoming product, working with Receiving, as product is unloaded from trucks
• Perform detailed quality inspections on all product and packaging to ensure product/packaging meets our specifications.
• Review Certificate of Analysis for all incoming products
• Release and Approve products after all receiving guidelines have been met

• Perform all in-house microbiology testing
• Set and process Salmonella Testing
• Perform environmental swabbing on a weekly basis throughout the entire facility and process tests.
• Test finished product per customer requests
• Write Certificate of Analysis for outgoing products/customers
• Supervise and direct Sanitation team, perform all necessary supervisory functions to effectively and efficiently manage personal, including.
• Maintain qualified staff
• Communicate areas of responsibility
• Ensure proper training

• Perform Kosher, Organic, and Non-GMO Yearly inspections
• Apply for any items that require kosher certification and relay information to sales and purchasing departments.
• Apply and monitor the Organic certification and relay information to sales and purchasing departments.
• Apply and monitor the Non-GMO project certifications
• Responsible for following and ensuring Quality Team performs in accordance with HACCP and Safe
• Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location.
• Complete required SQF paperwork as prescribed in the policy
• Enforce GMP’s throughout the facility

• Observe all safety policies and procedures.
• Lead and serve as a role model for others in the organization by consistent demonstration of high ethical standards.
• Performs other job duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree in related field, or equivalent training and experience. Minimum of 5+ years related Quality Control Experience; HACCP and SQF Certified and a working knowledge of microbiology.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• HACCP Certified
• SQF Certified

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ year experience in the Food Manufacturing
• 2 years supervisory experience
• System implementation experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have a working knowledge of quality management practices.
• Must have worked in a food manufacturing facility

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of micro testing
• Knowledge of a food manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of SQF/FDA regulations
• 2 years of Supervisory experience

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• paid holidays and parental leave
• 401K Program
• medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.