FSQA Supervisor

U.S. Waffle Company•Hazelwood, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Cérélia's newly established Frozen Breakfast Business Unit – US Waffle - is driving an ambitious growth strategy, backed by two manufacturing facilities, Liberty, SC, and Hazelwood, MO. To effectively support the rapid scaling of operations at our state-of-the-art Hazelwood facility, US Waffle is seeking a dynamic and skilled FSQA Supervisor to join our team in Hazelwood, MO. This role is responsible for owning food safety and quality execution on the floor during assigned shifts. The FSQA Supervisor ensures all products meet internal and customer specifications while maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards, GMPs, and regulatory requirements. The supervisor directs and supports the QA team, verifies critical process controls, ensures consistent and compliant execution on the production floor, and confirms sanitation activities meet SSOPs, EMP requirements, and customer standards. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong floor presence, real-time decision making, and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required (Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred)
3–7 years of experience in food manufacturing, with direct FSQA or quality leadership experience
Strong knowledge of: GMPs, HACCP, SQF or other GFSI standards, Food safety regulations
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive accountability on the production floor
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions in real time
Experience managing product holds, deviations, and corrective actions
Experience with Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP)
Experience supporting audits and maintaining audit readiness
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with ERP systems (Plex experience a plus)
High sense of urgency, attention to detail, and accountability

Nice To Haves

Plex experience a plus

Responsibilities

Own shift-level food safety and quality performance, ensuring compliance with all GMP, HACCP, and regulatory requirements
Provide direct supervision and leadership to FSQA technicians, ensuring proper coverage and execution across all lines
Perform and oversee pre-operational inspections, ensuring equipment and environment are ready for production
Ensure all products meet defined specifications, including weight, appearance, labeling, and packaging requirements
Actively monitor production and intervene in real time to address quality or food safety concerns
Lead and support investigations related to: Product holds, Deviations, Customer complaints
Partner with Production to drive adherence to standard work and minimize variability
Support and enforce sanitation standards, working closely with the Sanitation team to ensure effective cleaning and EMP execution
Oversee Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP), including: Sample collection, Trend analysis, Corrective actions
Ensure all required documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready
Support internal and external audits (SQF, customer, regulatory)
Maintain and enforce traceability and lot control processes
Drive continuous improvement in food safety and quality systems
Train and develop FSQA technicians and cross-functional teams on food safety and quality expectations
Ensure proper calibration and verification of quality-related equipment (scales, metal detectors, etc.)
Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering to ensure equipment is operating within validated parameters
Perform other duties as assigned or of a similar nature or level