Quality & Food Safety Supervisor

Judge Direct Placement; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor in Lincoln, NE to lead QA activities in a manufacturing facility. You will mentor QA staff, verify product quality, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with operations.

Key responsibilities include monitoring QC processes, reviewing records, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The role demands strong communication and hands-on experience with GMPs, SOPs, and LOTO procedures; some travel

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Adhere to established food safety, sanitation, and operational procedures at all times.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate safety concerns or operational risks in a timely manner.
• Follow all equipment safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and recommending process enhancements.
• Ability to perform work involving light physical activity, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of materials.
• Capable of working in both indoor and outdoor environments and traveling between facility locations as needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to workplace safety, quality assurance, food safety, and regulatory compliance standards throughout facility operations.
• Verify that products consistently meet internal specifications, customer expectations, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor routine quality control activities, including product measurements, temperature verification, shelf-life controls, and process validation checks.
• Review production and quality records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to support compliance with quality systems, food safety programs, and operational standards.
• Collaborate with quality personnel to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve product or process-related concerns.
• Conduct routine observations and audits to ensure employees are following GMPs, SOPs, and company policies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through participation in lean manufacturing and operational excellence programs.
• Assist with pre-operational inspections and readiness activities to ensure equipment and production areas meet compliance standards.
• Participate in facility audits and inspections, identifying areas for improvement and supporting corrective actions.
• Maintain, review, and update operational procedures and controlled documentation within company systems.
• Support document management processes by ensuring production floor forms, records, and work instructions remain current and accurate.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive operational performance, product quality, and food safety objectives.
• Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Safety standards

Quality standards

Regulatory compliance

GMP SOP

Communication skills

Job description

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor in Lincoln, NE to lead QA activities in a manufacturing facility. You will mentor QA staff, verify product quality, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with operations.

Key responsibilities include monitoring QC processes, reviewing records, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The role demands strong communication and hands-on experience with GMPs, SOPs, and LOTO procedures; some travel