Quality Assurance Supervisor (Fresh Foods) - San Fernando, CA

Schedule: Variable schedule, morning, evening shifts; weekend availability required. Flexibility is essential. Salary: $80,000 - $86,000 /year Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly Bonus Opportunity Growth. Opportunity. Excellence. Fresh & Ready Food Group is a member of Canteen. Canteen sets the national standard for excellence in automated retail, and EVERY segment of our business is thriving. We employ the best team in the industry and their dedication, collaboration and passion fuel our growth. YOU bring enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. TOGETHER we’ll continue transforming the micro-market, dining, coffee, and vending industry. Come grow with us. We are Canteen. Job Summary: The Fresh Food Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of fresh food products throughout production and distribution. This role oversees food safety and quality programs in accordance with FDA, USDA, and SQF requirements, including HACCP implementation, environmental monitoring, sanitation, labeling, and supplier compliance. The specialist works closely with QA, Production, and Sanitation teams to maintain high food safety standards, drive continuous improvement, investigate quality issues, and ensure that fresh products consistently meet company, customer, and regulatory expectations. Responsibilities:• Manage food safety programs and ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and SQF regulations.• Oversee the Quality Department, including updating the HACCP program, conducting audits, managing corrective actions, and training QA and Production teams.• Ensure full compliance with all FDA/USDA/SQF food safety regulations and maintain the highest possible food safety ratings.• Create, update, and revise food safety, sanitation, maintenance policies, procedures, and training programs to meet regulatory and customer requirements.• Approve the release of raw materials, packaging components, and finished products once all quality requirements are met; manage product hold and non-conformance processes.• Lead customer complaint investigations; conduct, document, and report non conformances, deviations, and out-of- specification results.• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for internal and third-party audits.• Manage environmental monitoring programs and sanitation procedures.• Review and approve QA and Production documentation including CCPs, CPs, preventive programs, label verification, sanitation, environmental, and maintenance records.• Perform, review, and document food safety (CCP) and quality records per procedures.• Monitor the labeling department; review and verify labels to ensure compliance with specifications.• Manage ingredient changes, nutrition facts, and allergen labeling.• Maintain supplier approval programs, including specifications, third party certifications, and Letters of Guarantee. Requirements:• HACCP and PCQI certification required• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Public Health, or a related field• Bilingual in English and Spanish (verbal and written) preferred• Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, and SQF food safety regulations• Excellent documentation, communication, and team training skillsApply to Canteen today! Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits. • Medical• Dental• Vision• Life Insurance/ AD• Disability Insurance• Retirement Plan• Paid Time Off• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)• Associate Shopping Program• Health and Wellness Programs• Discount Marketplace• Identity Theft Protection• Pet Insurance• Commuter Benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)• Paid Parental Leave• Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID:1530889 Fresh & Ready Foods Leticia Pinon