QA Supervisor- 2nd Shift

LEAHY-IFP•New Lenox, IL

7d•$79,000 - $90,200•Onsite

About The Position

The QA Supervisor is a member of the site Quality leadership team, reporting to the site Quality Manager. This role is responsible for the delivery of tactical activities and programmes that directly impact on plant operations. The role is accountable for assuring Food Safety and Quality and all related activities including delivery of reliable quality data as part of Quality Control, leading the Laboratory team to deliver results efficiently, liaising with internal and external customers, and engaging with other functions on site regarding quality. This position is pivotal for our 1FO program, in the support and participation of production reviews/meetings and the delivery of quality analyses for improvement projects and quality monitoring.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Experience with laboratory auditing and compliance programs.
Advanced ability to train personnel and perform analytical and microbiological testing.
Strong knowledge of laboratory health and safety practices, including handling chemicals, reagents, and hazardous materials.
Experience managing laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and replacement planning.
Ability to lead method validation and verification activities, including participation in laboratory ring testing programs.
Expert knowledge of laboratory techniques such as sampling, weighing, pipetting, and titration.
Strong laboratory data management and documentation skills.
Proficient in data analysis tools, including Excel, to identify trends and patterns.
Working knowledge of basic statistical concepts, including averages, standard deviation, range, and Statistical Process Control (SPC), with the ability to apply them to laboratory data.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
HACCP Level 2 certification preferred.
Knowledge of GFSI audit scheme, (ex. SQF, FS22000 or BRC); implementation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the lab has the equipment, supplies, and resources needed for daily testing activities.
Maintain accurate, reliable, and compliant laboratory testing and data reporting.
Ensure compliance with laboratory procedures, food safety standards, and quality requirements.
Plan laboratory staffing and workloads to support production needs.
Train and develop laboratory team members to maintain high performance standards.
Maintain Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), including equipment calibration, maintenance, and safety compliance.
Support a safe and healthy work environment in line with company and regulatory requirements.
Protect and maintain laboratory equipment through preventive maintenance and proper chemical handling.
Support the Quality team to ensure uninterrupted support to Operations.
Support and improve Food Safety & Quality Management Systems (FSQMS).
Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF/BRC/FSSC 22000, sanitation, allergen, and environmental monitoring programs.
Support validation and verification of food safety controls and preventive programs.
Maintain audit readiness through proper documentation, housekeeping, and compliance monitoring.
Prepare and communicate quality reports and testing results to Operations.
Communicate out-of-specification results promptly to support risk mitigation and corrective action.
Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing to resolve quality issues.
Monitor quality control plans, CTQs, and CCPs throughout production.
Participate as a member of the site HACCP team.
Attend meetings and provide feedback on quality improvements.
Analyze quality trends and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Support development and maintenance of quality and food safety documentation.
Assist with internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits, including corrective action follow-up.
Support food safety culture initiatives through training, coaching, and employee engagement.
Partner with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to maintain compliance and quality standards.
Provide accurate and timely Certificates of Analysis (CoAs).
Support investigations into customer complaints and quality concerns.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and laboratory partners.
Provide timely communication, feedback, and technical support when needed.
Support supplier quality and food safety programs, including audits and corrective actions.
Represent Quality and Food Safety during customer visits and regulatory inspections.
Support process improvement initiatives and quality control planning.
Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action development.
Lead or support continuous improvement projects in Quality and Production.
Drive initiatives focused on food safety, compliance, audit readiness, and waste reduction.
Support preventive controls and risk mitigation strategies to minimize food safety and quality incidents.