FSQA Supervisor

Standard Meat • Saginaw, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The FSQA Supervisor supervises and coordinates the activities of Quality Assurance Technicians through visible, approachable leadership, fostering a team environment focused on food safety, quality standards, and performance goals. The role oversees inspection activities, work priorities, schedules, records, training, and compliance with applicable food-safety and regulatory requirements, including USDA-FSIS rules. The supervisor works with departments across the plant to address nonconforming materials and support production and shipment decisions. The position includes employee training, performance oversight, coaching, and other supervisory duties. A clean and safe work area must be maintained in accordance with GMP and safety policies. The role is performed in an office and fast-paced food-production environment, with possible exposure to wet or slippery areas, humidity, extreme cold, production machinery, and warehousing equipment. Overtime and weekend work are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 in situations with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based 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 material and in-process inspections.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Shipping/Receiving, Maintenance, and other relevant activities to resolve problems involving materials that do not conform to specifications.
• Schedule and assist with inspections.
• Prepare work instructions and standards related to manufacturing processes and hardware QA/QC.
• Participate in decisions about product readiness 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 adjustments.
• Review production schedules and estimate and track QA Technicians’ hours and attendance.
• Monitor and analyze QA reports and data.
• Motivate and coach QA Technicians to achieve site goals and performance targets.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Act as a primary interface between plant employees and managers.
• Support compliance with state and federal rules and regulations regarding USDA-FSIS.
• Develop and implement personal objectives supporting 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 training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; resolving problems; and conducting counseling sessions as needed.
• Interpret company policies for workers, enforce safety regulations, and interface with QA Technicians and the company to resolve issues.
• Perform other assigned duties.
• Work overtime and weekends; maintain good attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED