FSQA Supervisor

B&G Foods•Hurlock, MD

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The FSQA Supervisor oversees daily food safety and quality operations to ensure the consistent production of safe, wholesome, and high-quality products that meet regulatory, customer, and company standards. This role supervises FSQA technicians, leads verification and monitoring activities, supports regulatory and third-party audits, and serves as backup to the FSQA Manager. The FSQA Supervisor is a key driver of compliance, continuous improvement, and cross-functional communication.

Requirements

Five years of Quality Management in the food industry.
Completed HACCP and PCQI training.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and effective problem-solving.
Capable of accurate measurement using lab instruments.
Time management and self-motivation for continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

BS Food Technology, Food Science, Biology or Engineering

Responsibilities

Supervise FSQA technicians including scheduling, performance management, coaching, training, and discipline.
Ensure seamless communication and handoffs between shifts.
Promote a culture of food safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Monitor plant operations for compliance with GMPs, HACCP/Preventive Controls, sanitation standards, allergen control, foreign material prevention, and environmental monitoring programs.
Verify CCP/PC records, sanitation pre-operational inspections, and production quality checks.
Conduct internal audits (GMP, HACCP, EMP, sanitation, traceability).
Lead investigations for deviations, non-conformances, customer complaints, and out-of-spec results.
Support regulatory inspections (FDA, state agencies) by preparing documentation and participating in facility walkthroughs.
Assist with third-party certification audits (SQF, Kosher, customer audits).
Maintain accurate FSQA documentation and records.
Prepare routine and special reports documenting testing activities, swab results, finished product testing, and HACCP verification.
Assist with the administration of the product recall program, including mock recalls and returned product disposition.
Verify lot coding, traceability documentation, and raw material/finished product tracking, Hold Log.
Ensure compliance with FSMA Preventive Controls, including verification of monitoring, corrective actions, and recordkeeping.
Identify opportunities to improve food safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
Lead or participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes.
Collaborate with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve issues.
Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring employees follow safety procedures and receive required training.
Report unsafe acts or conditions immediately and apply corrective action consistently.
Spend approximately 75% of time on the production floor.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Use SPC and statistical tools to analyze trends in micro, quality, and process data.
Present findings and corrective action recommendations to FSQA Manager and cross-functional teams.