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$70,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr
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Quality Assurance Supervisor - 3rd Shift
Shift & Hours: 3rd Shift 10:30pm to 7:30am
Pay Rate: $70k to $95k depending on experience.
The Quality Assurance Supervisor will oversee daily activities of the QA team, ensuring that food safety and quality programs are effectively developed, trained, enforced, and monitored. This role reports to senior management on quality-related issues, participates in audits, and works collaboratively with production and engineering to resolve quality concerns. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a background in food manufacturing, and expertise in regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise QA Specialists and COA Technician, ensuring daily tasks are completed accurately and on time.
- Manage product hold and release processes in compliance with company policies.
- Train QA staff on food safety and quality control procedures to reduce the number of product holds.
- Verify Critical Control Points (CCPs) per the companys HACCP plan.
- Participate in mock recalls, customer audits, third-party inspections, and regulatory visits.
- Investigate and resolve product quality issues and customer complaints.
- Communicate with suppliers on raw material concerns including COAs, expiration dates, and quality standards.
- Lead internal audits, ensuring timely documentation, follow-up, and closure of findings.
- Collaborate with engineering on equipment, policy reviews, and contractor activity.
- Assign departmental staffing, manage attendance, and approve QA supply purchases.
- Provide coverage for QA Specialists as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or related field.
- 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience supervising and training teams.
- Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to coach, mentor, and build high-performing teams.
- Flexible, positive attitude, and collaborative mindset.
Preferred Certifications & Training
- GMP, HACCP/Food Safety Plan, Allergen Program
- PCQI certification
- Familiarity with GNC safety, production, and HR policies
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Quality Assurance-
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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