Quality Assurance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead quality oversight activities within a manufacturing environment in Beloit, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for guiding quality technicians and auditors, maintaining strong compliance practices, and supporting product integrity across raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. The ideal candidate brings hands-on food or pet food manufacturing quality experience, strong knowledge of GMP and food safety requirements, and a practical approach to resolving quality issues and improving processes.

Responsibilities:
• Lead and support quality technicians and auditors by setting clear expectations, coaching daily performance, and conducting evaluations that reinforce accountability and development.
• Examine batch documentation and related manufacturing records to confirm required process steps, inspections, testing activities, sampling, and sanitation tasks have been completed accurately and in compliance with established standards.
• Monitor incoming materials, packaging items, labels, and completed products through audits and inspections to verify adherence to specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Track compliance with plant quality and food safety programs, including good manufacturing practices, hygiene standards, allergen controls, sanitation procedures, pest management, calibration activities, and certification requirements.
• Coordinate the review of test results for raw materials, packaging components, and finished goods, and help manage material disposition decisions such as release, hold, or further evaluation.
• Administer the hold and rejection process by maintaining product status controls and supporting the release or disposal of nonconforming materials.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to investigate quality concerns, including customer complaints, identify root causes, and help implement effective corrective actions.
• Recommend practical improvements to quality systems, procedures, and workflow efficiency, and present solutions to quality and compliance leadership.
• Support internal, regulatory, third-party, and customer audits by preparing documentation, participating during inspections, and assisting with corrective action responses.
• Contribute to department communication and operational alignment by participating in meetings and carrying out additional quality-related assignments as needed.• Pet food manufacturing experience is required.
• At least four years of experience working in a manufacturing quality role is required.
• Strong working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety expectations in a regulated production environment.
• Understanding of quality testing methods used in the food or beverage industry, including analytical evaluation principles.
• Experience reviewing production documentation and applying quality standards to support compliance and traceability.
• Ability to investigate quality issues, collaborate across departments, and drive timely resolution of nonconformances.
• Supervisory or team leadership capability with experience training, mentoring, and holding employees accountable.
• Familiarity with environmental safety practices within a manufacturing setting.