Quality & Food Safety Supervisor

Reports To: Quality & Food Safety Manager Classification: Regular, Full-time, Exempt Job Summary The Quality and Food Safety Supervisor is a front-line leader responsible for driving a culture of operational excellence and food safety. This role blends technical expertise with lean manufacturing principles to support innovation, commercialization, and FSMA/GFSI compliance. You will serve as a technical mentor and role model, ensuring our team delivers safe, high-quality products while meeting rigorous production timelines. Essential Functions Leadership & Culture Site Stewardship: Lead initiatives to ensure the facility remains safe, clean, and highly organized. Team Management: Manage scheduling for hourly Quality and Sanitation partners; provide training and engagement to build a high-performing team. Continuous Improvement: Utilize the Company Performance System to drive process control and risk reduction. Compliance & Auditing Regulatory Oversight: Maintain full compliance with FSMA and GFSI standards, including the Environmental Monitoring Program and Preventative Controls. Internal Audits: Manage all internal audits and oversee the timely completion of corrective actions. Standardization: Update, review, and conduct training on SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs, and the Food Safety Plan. Operations & Technical Support Production Integrity: Administer line audits and process checks to ensure product conformance to specifications; initiate hold procedures when necessary. R&D Collaboration: Provide technical leadership for R&D projects, reformulations, and sanitary design during commercialization. Analysis: Conduct and review analytical tests on incoming ingredients and finished goods. Calibration: Ensure the equipment calibration and verification program is strictly followed. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field. Experience: 3–6 years of Quality Assurance experience in a supervisory role, preferably within a food manufacturing environment. Certification: Must be a Certified PCQI . Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of GFSI/FSMA requirements and the ability to apply data-based decision-making to complex problems. Soft Skills: A decisive nature with high initiative, a positive attitude, and the ability to communicate instructions clearly in English. Organization: Exceptional time management skills to balance long-term projects with the immediate needs of production shifts. Working Conditions & Physical Factors Safety Adherence: Must conduct all work in strict accordance with GFSI and company policies. Environment: Ability to work in a facility that processes nuts, peanuts, dairy, grains, and other allergens. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely maneuver through production and warehouse environments. Flexibility: Willingness to adjust work hours and shifts based on the production schedule and shifting priorities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom