Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor - Night shift

Vital Farms • Springfield, MO

7d • Remote

About The Position

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor ensures company policies, procedures, and activities are implemented to produce high-quality products. This role works closely with leadership and crew to identify, solve, and prevent issues affecting food safety, quality, productivity, and regulatory compliance. The position reports directly to the Food Safety & Quality Manager.

The supervisor leads quality and sanitation activities on the assigned shift, supervises hourly quality crew members, supports quality and food safety systems, and helps keep the facility compliant and audit-ready. The role also maintains quality KPIs and records, supports testing and product disposition, and collaborates with production, operations, sanitation, and other departments on corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in quality and manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety.
• Understanding of quality testing in the food manufacturing industry.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and make effective decisions.
• Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office and computer-based applications.
• Organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to take initiative and handle difficult situations.
• Team-oriented approach, ownership, commitment to personal and team improvement, empathy toward others' viewpoints, and willingness to have honest conversations.

Nice To Haves

• HACCP certification.
• PCQI certification.
• Allergen Control training.
• 21 CFR Part 117 training certification.
• SQF Systems training.
• Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 118 requirements for shell eggs and egg products, including handling, processing, and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and administration of quality programs, including GMPs, Good Hygiene Practices, HACCP, allergen control, cleaning and sanitation, pest control, equipment calibration, and organic certification.
• Support development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF System.
• Supervise hourly quality crew members, including payroll, work assignments, evaluations, and coaching.
• Conduct beginning- and end-of-shift facility walk-throughs and audits to check compliance, cleanliness, upkeep, and completion of sanitation obligations.
• Share knowledge, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend ways to improve quality and work efficiency.
• Review production batch records and other manufacturing documents for compliance and accurate recordkeeping of required processes, quality checks, testing, sampling, and sanitation activities.
• Audit raw materials, packaging components, labels, and finished products for compliance with specifications and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate testing results for finished products, raw materials, and packaging components and manage associated release and hold programs.
• Oversee the on-hold product program, including the status, release, and destruction of rejected products.
• Help investigate and correct quality-related issues, including customer complaints, in collaboration with other departments.
• Plan, manage, and direct plant sanitation procedures, programs, and regulatory requirements; ensure equipment is clean and safe for production and that standard operating procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with ECS leadership on quality and sanitation improvements and document plant procedures for approved cleaning chemicals and schedules.
• Mentor and motivate crew members through training and development; communicate performance standards, recognize accomplishments, and address performance concerns.
• Ensure crew members have the resources and capabilities needed to perform their responsibilities.
• Lead sanitation activities on the assigned shift and ensure equipment, production areas, and sanitation processes meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of approved cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, the seven steps of sanitation, ATP verification, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Partner with operations and sanitation teams to verify cleaning effectiveness, investigate deficiencies, implement corrective actions, and maintain audit readiness and SQF compliance.
• Monitor plant microbiological reports to assess whether cleaning procedures are being followed and implement corrective action as necessary.
• Maintain and record company KPIs.
• Participate in regulatory, third-party, and customer audits and inspections, and prepare or support corrective-action responses.
• Monitor reporting accuracy by comparing the Quality Dashboard with inventory management system count totals.
• Maintain accurate quality training records.
• Act like an owner and assist with assigned projects.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with a 3% company contribution from Day 1.
• Free eggs and butter, plus friends-and-family discounts.
• Team swag.
• Professional development opportunities and support for employee growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed