FSQA Supervisor

Latitude 36 Foods•Corona, CA

2d•$88,185 - $94,185•Onsite

About The Position

The FSQA Supervisor oversees the daily activities of the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Department under the direction of the FSQA Manager. The role supervises FSQA Leads and Technicians and ensures compliance with food safety and quality programs, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. It provides leadership and technical support while overseeing verification activities, documentation review, product disposition, environmental monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. The FSQA Supervisor serves as the designated backup SQF Practitioner and supports the FSQA Manager in maintaining an effective Food Safety and Quality Management System. This is a full-time, exempt, in-office position in Corona, California, with a flexible shift. The listed annual salary range is $88,185.00–$94,185.00.

Requirements

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to uphold regulatory, company, and customer standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Regularly talk and hear; frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, and use hands and fingers.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Stand for extended periods and routinely walk throughout production, warehouse, and office areas.
Work in refrigerated environments (34°F or below) for extended periods.
Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field.
At least 3 years of Food Safety and Quality Assurance experience in a food manufacturing environment.
At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience.
HACCP certification.
SQF Practitioner or Internal Auditor certification.
Experience in FDA- and/or USDA-regulated manufacturing.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the designated backup SQF Practitioner and assist with implementation, verification, validation, and continuous improvement of the SQF System.
Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and support to FSQA Leads and Technicians.
Coordinate FSQA department scheduling to ensure adequate departmental coverage.
Oversee production line inspections, GMP inspections, and daily FSQA activities.
Review FSQA and production documentation for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
Manage the FSQA Hold Program, including review, investigation, disposition, and follow-up of non-conforming products.
Oversee the Environmental Monitoring Program, including sample collection schedules, review of results, trend analysis, corrective actions, and documentation.
Participate in customer, regulatory, third-party, and SQF audits and assist with corrective action development and implementation.
Organize and participate in GMP inspections, internal facility audits, and traceability exercises.
Verify compliance with HACCP, preventive controls, allergen management, sanitation, food defense, food fraud, and GMP programs.
Assist in investigating customer complaints, internal quality issues, supplier-related concerns, and non-conforming products.
Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Review and verify CCP monitoring records, calibration records, sanitation records, allergen documentation, environmental monitoring records, and other food safety documentation.
Assist the FSQA Manager in monitoring departmental KPIs, food safety trends, and quality metrics.
Work with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Sanitation, and Maintenance to resolve food safety and quality concerns.
Perform incoming raw material evaluations and ensure materials meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure finished product specifications, work instructions, and quality standards are current and effectively communicated to FSQA personnel.
Assist with employee training, onboarding, and verification of training effectiveness.
Assist the FSQA Manager with timecard review, attendance, and departmental administrative responsibilities.
Maintain FSQA records and files in an organized and audit-ready manner.
Perform other duties as assigned that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Food Safety and Quality Management System.
Perform additional duties as requested by the FSQA Manager and/or VP.