Quality Supervisor

Quality Supervisor

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Supervisor to lead quality operations within a GMP-regulated food manufacturing facility. In this role, you will oversee a team of quality technicians, quality leads, and operators while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in food manufacturing quality systems, experience supervising teams, and a passion for maintaining product excellence through effective quality programs, employee training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of quality professionals to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Perform and oversee laboratory testing of in-process and finished products, including pH and fat analysis.
• Collect and evaluate production samples to verify product specifications and packaging integrity.
• Ensure all quality testing, inspections, and activities are performed according to established SOPs.
• Review and maintain accurate quality documentation, testing records, and batch records.
• Verify production and quality requirements have been met prior to product release.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Monitor and support food safety programs, including sanitation, allergen control, and GMP compliance.
• Participate in investigations involving nonconformances, deviations, and customer complaints, and assist with corrective actions.
• Train new employees on quality procedures, laboratory testing methods, GMP requirements, and documentation practices.
• Create and manage schedules to ensure adequate quality coverage for production operations.
• Provide hands-on support in both the laboratory and manufacturing environment as needed.
• Promote compliance with USDA, FDA, HACCP, and customer quality requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Food Science, R&D, and other departments to improve products and processes.
• Foster a positive, safety-focused, and team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of quality experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably food manufacturing.
• At least 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance programs in food production.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and quality systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform basic laboratory testing, including pH and fat analysis.
• Experience reviewing batch records and maintaining compliant quality documentation.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and requirements, including FDA and USDA standards.
• Familiarity with HACCP programs and allergen control practices.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and team leadership abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a GMP-regulated food manufacturing facility and operates on 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM , with mandatory Saturdays currently in place to support production demands.

The Quality Supervisor serves as the leader of first-shift quality operations and should be comfortable spending time both on the production floor and in quality/laboratory settings. The environment is fast-paced and production-driven, requiring flexibility to adjust schedules as business needs evolve. The company fosters a supportive, team-oriented culture where collaboration and a positive attitude are highly valued. Employees must adhere to strict food safety and GMP requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment and contamination prevention practices.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Janesville, WI.

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $38.46/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Janesville, WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Janesville,WI.

About Actalent

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