FSQA Supervisor

FSQA Supervisor

$60,000 - $75,000

Fredericksburg, PA

1st Shift | FSQA Supervisor | Food Safety, Quality Systems & USDA Compliance

A bit about us:

Founded decades ago and based in Mifflintown, PA, with additional operations supporting a national food distribution footprint, we are a leading food manufacturing organization focused on delivering high-quality protein products to consumers. We specialize in innovation across our product portfolio, combining tradition with modern food science to bring new offerings to market while optimizing existing products. Our team is committed to excellence in food safety, product quality, and continuous innovation to drive long-term growth and brand value.

Why join us?

• 401(k) with Generous Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Career Growth: Work with senior leadership on innovation strategy
• Collaborative Work Environment: Cross-functional exposure across R&D, Marketing, and Operations
• Hybrid-Remote Flexibility

Job Details

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Supervise, mentor, train, and develop a team of 8-10 QA Technicians.
• Lead all food safety and quality assurance programs throughout the facility.
• Maintain and improve HACCP, SSOP, Pre-Operational, and prerequisite programs.
• Ensure compliance with GFSI Level 2 standards and QA procedures.
• Develop and implement food safety policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Review HACCP, SSOP, and inspection documentation daily.
• Oversee microbiological and laboratory testing including Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli, Avian Influenza, pesticide residue, water testing, nutritional verification, and organic testing.
• Manage laboratory inventory and purchasing.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with USDA inspectors.
• Investigate customer complaints and quality issues while implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare the facility for GFSI, Organic, Animal Welfare, ABF, Co-Packer, and third-party audits.
• Hire, coach, evaluate, and discipline QA personnel.
• Schedule QA staff while controlling overtime costs.
• Ensure GMP, HACCP, food safety, and company policy compliance.
• Serve as backup to the QA Manager when needed.

Qualifications Needed:

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Poultry Science, Animal Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 1-2 years of poultry quality assurance supervisory experience.
• HACCP Certification from an accredited organization.
• GFSI Certification from an accredited organization.
• Strong experience managing food safety systems in a USDA-regulated food manufacturing environment.
• Experience administering HACCP, SSOP, GMP, prerequisite programs, and food safety documentation.
• Experience preparing facilities for third-party food safety audits.
• Strong understanding of USDA regulations and inspection requirements.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing QA personnel.
• Proven ability to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Experience managing laboratory testing programs and quality documentation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.