QA Inspector

Fairway Staffing Solutions•Fullerton, CA

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring consistent product quality and plant sanitation by developing, implementing, and enforcing best-in-class manufacturing practices. This role leads food safety and quality programs, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides leadership to the QA team in a food manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Experience in food manufacturing quality assurance required
Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations
Leadership experience managing QA teams
Experience with audits and regulatory compliance
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Ensure GMP and HACCP programs are implemented and compliant with company policies and regulatory requirements
Serve as HACCP Leader, maintaining and updating HACCP and prerequisite programs
Support and lead third-party, customer, and internal audits (GMP, Costco, etc.)
Maintain programs including Recall/Mock Recall, Traceability, FIFO, Food Safety, Pest Control, and Food Security
Maintain and update finished product specifications, SOPs, SSOPs, and QA documentation
Review internal and external testing results for raw materials and finished products
Monitor environmental swabbing and oversee facility sanitation programs
Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping for compliance
Lead, train, coach, and develop QA Technicians
Identify training needs and support employee growth and performance management
Manage attendance, performance, and disciplinary actions when necessary
Supervise a team of QA Technicians and provide development recommendations
Investigate plant issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
Follow up on customer and supplier complaints
Partner with Plant Operations to drive process improvements and cost savings
Develop and deliver training programs on quality, food safety, and regulatory standards