FSQA Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

The FSQA Supervisor supports the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager in implementing and maintaining food safety, quality, and regulatory programs. This role oversees daily QA operations, ensures compliance with company policies and industry standards, and serves as the SQF Practitioner in the FSQA Manager’s absence. The FSQA Supervisor collaborates with cross-functional teams to uphold food safety culture, GMP compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the facility. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the QA/FSQA Manager in implementing and maintaining all food safety, sanitation, and quality programs aligned with FDA, USDA, SQF, FSMA, HACCP, and customer requirements. 
• Serve as SQF Practitioner in the FSQA Manager’s absence. 
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, sanitation procedures, food defense, pest control, and allergen control protocols. 
• Assist in maintaining certifications such as SQF, Organic, Halal, and Kosher, including compliance for secondary storage facilities.
• Conduct internal audits, third-party audits, and regulatory inspections. 
• Perform daily walk-throughs of the production floor, roaster room, and warehouse; speak with employees and QA staff to ensure compliance and address concerns. 
• Review QA daily documents and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with USDA, FDA, and company-required documentation, including labeling, Policy and Procedure Manual, Pest Control, MSDS, and all other required records.
• Maintain technical data including specifications, product and process parameters, labeling details, formulations, recipes, and lot records.
• Conduct in-house testing such as Aflatoxin and environmental ATP swabs; coordinate outsourced product and environmental testing. 
• Monitor and verify HACCP, PCQI, sanitation, traceability, metal detection, foreign material tracking, environmental monitoring, and production quality evaluation. 
• Review and match Certificates of Analysis (COAs) to customer orders and bills of lading; send COA/Aflatoxin results to customers as required. 
• Oversee lot coding program, label verification, and pallet sticker accuracy.
• Assign lot numbers for production runs and customers; maintain spreadsheets for daily production runs, ingredient totals, and shipping/receiving records. 
• Make boxes according to the production schedule and ensure accurate sample box collection for lab testing.
• Coordinate with scheduling personnel (e.g., Plant Manager or Operations/Customer Service Coordinator) on weekly production plans. 
• Train QA staff on policies, procedures, sanitation, and quality standards; support their career development, cross-training, and performance monitoring. 
• Conduct new hire orientation and assist with ongoing training programs for all employees; maintain training logs for hygiene, sanitation, and safety. 
• Provide coaching and support to QA staff and production employees as needed.
• Manage customer complaints, investigations, root cause analysis, and Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Track QA records including change control, deviations, customer requests, action items, and complaint resolutions. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve food safety and quality issues with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Assist the QA Manager in oversight of Mar-Ja Cold Storage facility certification and compliance. 
• Help team members on the production floor or during shipping/receiving when required. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the FSQA Manager. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field OR 2+ years of experience in QA/Food Safety within food manufacturing. 
• PCQI and HACCP training (required or ability to obtain). 
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations (FDA, USDA, FSMA).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.

Preferred Skills

• SQF Practitioner and Food Defense Coordinator certification. 
• Experience developing and maintaining food safety programs (HACCP, HARPC, SSOPs, GMPs). 
• Familiarity with complaint investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA systems. 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish is a plus). 

Physical Requirements  

• Ability to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods (up to 10-12 hours per shift).
• Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching.
• Use of hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate tools, machinery, or packaging.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry objects (commonly up to 50 lbs; occasionally up to 75 lbs) with or without assistance. 
• Ability to climb stairs or ladders as needed.
• Repetitive hand or arm movements.
• Work performed in a manufacturing/production environment with exposure to:

o   Varying temperatures (hot, cold, humid, or non-climate-controlled areas). 
o   Food-grade dust and allergens (peanuts and peanut dust). 
o   Moving mechanical parts and moderate noise levels.

• May require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, hairnets, smocks, hearing protection, and beard nets when applicable. 
• Ability to visually inspect products for quality (color, size, packaging integrity). 
• Ability to distinguish product defects through sight and touch.
• Sufficient hearing to detect alarms, signals, or verbal instructions over plant noise.
• Ability to remain alert and focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to quickly respond to safety hazards or production needs. 

Producers Peanut Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a reference check, background check, drug/alcohol test, and documented proof of work authorization. In addition, some roles require a pre-employment medical examination to determine your ability to perform the essential duties of the job.