FSQA Supervisor

FSQA Supervisor

FSQA Supervisor (Food Safety & Quality Assurance)

The FSQA Supervisor will lead and manage food safety and quality assurance activities across meat processing operations with a primary focus on beef. This role is responsible for maintaining and improving food safety systems (SQF, HACCP, SSOP, GMP) and ensuring compliance with USDA regulations and internal standards. The FSQA Supervisor will supervise QA staff, oversee audits and testing, drive corrective actions, and partner with production teams to deliver safe, compliant products.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor the FSQA team, including scheduling, performance management, and training on food safety and quality procedures.
• Develop, implement and maintain HACCP and SQF plans, ensuring all critical control points are identified, monitored and documented.
• Lead and conduct internal audits and facilitate external audits (SQF, customer, USDA), prepare corrective action plans, and drive timely resolution.
• Coordinate with USDA inspectors and other regulatory agencies to maintain compliance with federal regulations for meat processing.
• Manage daily SSOP and GMP compliance, perform line checks, and ensure sanitary practices are followed throughout production.
• Review and approve FSQA records, product test results, supplier certificates, and shipping documentation to ensure product safety and traceability.
• Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, and product holds/withdrawals; lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee environmental and product sampling programs, work with laboratories for microbiological and chemical testing, and interpret results.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and supply chain to support new product introductions, process changes, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk and improve quality.
• Maintain accurate documentation, prepare regulatory and management reports, and present FSQA performance metrics to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Animal Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in food safety and quality assurance within meat or beef processing and food manufacturing environments; supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience with SQF, HACCP development and implementation, SSOP, and GMP requirements.
• Experience working with USDA regulations and inspection processes in meat processing facilities.
• Certifications such as HACCP, SQF Practitioner, or Lead Auditor are highly desirable.
• Proven experience conducting internal and supplier audits and managing corrective actions and continuous improvement projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with root cause analysis and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication, training, and leadership abilities with the capacity to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced production environment.
• Familiarity with food testing methods, microbiological sampling, and interpreting laboratory results.
• Proficient with quality management systems and documentation; experience with ERP or QA software is a plus.

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
• Bonus Potential
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• Life, Short Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Plans
• 401k Plan with Company Matching
• PTO / Paid Vacation
• Privately Owned Company
• Growth Opportunities