Supervisor, QA 2nd shift June through Oct. - 1st shift from Oct. - June

Lakeside Foods, Inc; Plainview (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages based on experience

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Flexible schedules during the off‑sea​

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Job summary

Lakeside Foods, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee daily QA operations at our Plainview facility, ensuring production meets safety and quality standards. You will lead a team, enforce policies, and partner with management to drive continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent experience, a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a safety mindset. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or 2–3 years related experience
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Safety mindset

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of assigned team members.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor production processes, quality checks, and safety practices to maintain operational excellence.
• Assign tasks, manage workloads, and adjust staffing as needed to meet production demands.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees to build skills and promote continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify and communicate operational issues promptly to minimize downtime or risks.
• Maintain accurate records of production, attendance, and performance.
• Communicate clearly with management and staff to ensure alignment on goals and expectations.
• Promote and maintain a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Team leadership

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Lakeside Foods is a family-owned company providing wholesome foods to enrich people's lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence and commitment. We are strongest together - valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance.And there's a seat at the table for you.

Become One Of Our Operations Team Members:

Here at Lakeside Foods, our Quality Assurance team works hard to ensure safe and quality foods. The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring production and quality standards are met, and leading a team of employees to achieve departmental goals. This role serves as the link between management and frontline staff, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while fostering a positive and productive work environment. If you are a creative, positive, self-motivated individual with strong attention to detail, we want to talk with you.

Pay Range

$22.93 - $28.65 per hour based on education and experience.

What You'll Get:

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Stable work environment with a growing company
• Excellent market-leading low cost medical insurance, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible schedules during the off-season (November - May)
• Paid vacation and personal time after 30 days of employment
• Retirement plan with company match of 50% up to 6% of pay
• Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
• Mechanical Progression Program/Advancement Opportunities
• Paid onsite and offsite training
• An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job

What You'll Do:

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of assigned team members.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor production processes, quality checks, and safety practices to maintain operational excellence.
• Assign tasks, manage workloads, and adjust staffing as needed to meet production demands.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees to build skills and promote continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify and communicate operational issues promptly to minimize downtime or risks.
• Maintain accurate records of production, attendance, and performance.
• Communicate clearly with management and staff to ensure alignment on goals and expectations.
• Promote and maintain a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability.

What You'll Bring:

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Safety mindset

Where You'll Work:

WELCOME TO PLAINVIEW Located 30 miles from Rochester, 35 miles from Winona and 33 miles from Red Wing, Plainview residents have the best of both worlds - "big city" jobs, amenities in nearby cities... and the comfort and security of "small town living". If you love the outdoors, you'll love Plainview! Area attractions include Lark Toys in Kellogg, The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Carley State Park and Whitewater State Park, the Weaver Dunes and numerous DNR areas in the Whitewater, Zumbro and Mississippi River Valleys. Most are within fifteen minutes to a half-hour from Plainview and offer year-round activities and interpretive centers.

Lakeside Foods welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status.

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