FSQA Supervisor

Standard Meat•Saginaw, TX

13d

About The Position

The FSQA Supervisor supervises and coordinates Quality Assurance Technicians through visible, approachable leadership, fostering teamwork focused on food safety, product quality, and performance goals. The role oversees inspection workflows and QA staffing, works with cross-functional departments to address nonconforming materials, and supports decisions about product readiness for shipment. It also maintains QA records, prepares work instructions and training materials, approves equipment teardown, packing, and shipment procedures, and monitors QA reports and technician performance. The supervisor coaches and trains technicians, establishes work procedures and schedules, serves as an interface between plant employees and managers, and supports compliance with USDA-FSIS requirements, food safety and regulatory requirements, quality systems, product specifications, GMP, and safety policies. The position also develops objectives aligned with departmental and company plans. The work takes place in an office and fast-paced food production environment, with possible exposure to wet or slippery areas, humidity, extreme cold, production machinery, and warehouse equipment. Overtime and weekend work are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A minimum of 2–4 years of supervisory experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of QA/QC practices and manufacturing techniques.
Familiarity with workflows in purchasing, inspection, and manufacturing.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before employee groups.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong managerial and supervisory skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
Ability to work overtime and weekends.
Good attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Some computer experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Supervise QA Technicians, set work priorities, and ensure efficient flow of materials and in-process inspections.
Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Shipping/Receiving, Maintenance, and other relevant groups to resolve problems involving materials that do not meet specifications.
Schedule inspections and help perform them.
Prepare work instructions and standards related to manufacturing processes and hardware QA/QC.
Participate in decisions about whether products are ready to ship.
Maintain retrievable records of discrepant materials and related items.
Prepare training materials, examples, and visual aids for in-house and contract manufacturing organizations.
Approve procedures for equipment teardown, packing, and shipment.
Inspect QA Technicians’ performance for conformance to customer specifications and direct workload and schedule setup and adjustments.
Review production schedules and estimate and track QA Technicians’ hours and attendance.
Monitor QA reports routinely and analyze the data.
Motivate and coach QA Technicians to achieve site goals and performance objectives.
Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
Act as a key interface between plant employees and managers.
Support compliance with state and federal USDA-FSIS rules and regulations.
Develop and implement personal objectives supporting annual department objectives and the company business plan.
Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with GMP and safety policies.
Ensure compliance with, verification of, and implementation of food safety and regulatory requirements, quality systems, and product specifications.
Assist with training new QA Technicians.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities including employee training, work planning and assignment, performance appraisal, rewards and discipline, complaint handling, and problem resolution.
Conduct counseling sessions as needed.
Interpret company policies for workers and enforce safety regulations.
Interface with QA Technicians and the company to resolve assorted issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.