FSQA Superintendent

Home Chef • Bedford Park, IL

6d • $81,000 - $89,000

About The Position

The FSQA Superintendent oversees the implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of Home Chef’s core Food Safety & Quality programs. The role ensures compliance with the SQF Management System, including the food safety and quality plan, cleaning and sanitation program, master sanitation schedule, and pest control management. The Superintendent also leads the Management Review process and promotes a strong food safety culture.

The position supports FSQA teams and supervisors in daily operations, responds to escalations, and provides coverage in a 24/7 production environment. It may require up to 10% travel. The Superintendent serves as the SQF Practitioner and acts as backup to the FSQA Manager during their absence.

Requirements

• Completion of a two-year program, such as an associate degree.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in quality assurance, food safety, food distribution, food manufacturing, supply chain, or a related field.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining food safety and quality programs.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter who is results-oriented, resourceful, and takes initiative.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to embrace change and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with GFSI, SQF, and USDA audits.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and verification of the Food Safety & Quality Management System.
• Enforce and continuously improve food safety and quality systems to meet regulatory, food safety, quality, and SQF requirements.
• Oversee development, implementation, and execution of the cleaning and sanitation program, including the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Lead the Management Review process and ensure FSQA program components are evaluated and improved as necessary.
• Serve as the SQF Practitioner, ensure compliance with SQF standards, and maintain documentation for audits.
• Assist with gathering, trending, and reporting metrics that measure and communicate performance.
• Work with plant FSQA teams and cross-functional partners to identify gaps and propose changes affecting quality systems compliance.
• Back up the FSQA Manager during absences, managing quality assurance functions and leading the QA team.
• Support Core FSQA Supervisors and hourly staff in daily operations.
• Respond to escalations and provide solutions in a 24/7 production environment; provide coverage as needed.
• Work with recruiting teams to staff each shift adequately.
• Assist supervisors with personnel coaching as needed.
• Identify program gaps through internal audits or CAPA and provide thorough corrective actions to address deviations and gaps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address non-conformities and drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver training to plant FSQA teams for program rollouts.
• Communicate new or updated programs and critical issues to plant and corporate stakeholders.
• Lead weekly supervisory meetings.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for new program rollouts.
• Identify developmental opportunities and coach the supervisory team.
• Conduct performance reviews for direct reports.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses.
• Customer promotional code for $30 off a first order.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree