Food I& Safety Supervisor/Dairy Manufacturing

Henpen Corporation • Hyattsville, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Henpen Staffing Consultants is recruiting a hands-on Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Supervisor for a confidential dairy manufacturer in Hyattsville/Landover, Maryland. The role oversees daily laboratory operations, supports food safety and quality programs, and ensures products meet regulatory and customer requirements. It is full-time and on-site, with an annual salary of $80,000–$95,000.

The supervisor leads and develops Lab Technicians, manages laboratory operations and resources, maintains procedures and training, and supports the development and continuous improvement of the SQF system. The role also supports audits, corrective and preventive actions, quality analysis, and laboratory coverage as needed, and serves as backup to the FSQ Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of quality assurance experience in food manufacturing, a biological field, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• SQF Practitioner qualification through certification or experience.
• Ability to obtain PCQI certification.
• Strong communication, recordkeeping, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Dairy manufacturing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience with GFSI/SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and GMP requirements.
• Current PCQI certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop Lab Technicians, and manage schedules and coverage.
• Oversee daily laboratory operations, testing procedures, equipment, supplies, and departmental spending.
• Maintain laboratory standard operating procedures and employee training.
• Support development, implementation, verification, validation, and continuous improvement of the SQF system.
• Prepare for and support SQF, regulatory, kosher, and other external audits.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), including investigations of customer complaints.
• Analyze and report quality metrics, environmental monitoring results, and shelf-life data.
• Provide laboratory coverage when needed, consistent with applicable labor agreements.
• Serve as backup to the FSQ Manager.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Benefits are available within the first month of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED