Quality Assurance Supervisor

Teasdale Foods•Carrollton, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Supervisor oversees quality assurance activities within a food manufacturing facility to help maintain product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Reporting directly to the Quality Assurance Manager, this position supervises quality control technicians and implements quality assurance programs. The role leads the quality control team and develops and maintains quality programs, policies, and procedures. It includes inspecting materials and products, addressing quality issues with other departments, maintaining records and reports, monitoring quality metrics, and supporting continuous improvement. The supervisor also trains staff on quality requirements and keeps current with developments in food safety and quality assurance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
Proven experience in quality assurance or quality control roles, including experience in a food manufacturing environment; the posting leaves the required number of years unspecified as '[insert number].'
Strong knowledge of quality assurance principles and practices, including GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations such as FDA and USDA requirements.
Experience with quality control testing methods, instrumentation, and laboratory procedures, including sensory evaluation, chemical analysis, and microbiological testing.
Leadership and team management skills, including the ability to motivate and develop a diverse workforce.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite and quality management software.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and operational demands.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
Certification in quality management or a related field, such as Certified Quality Auditor or Certified Quality Technician.

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead the quality control team, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance programs, policies, and procedures that meet regulatory requirements, industry standards, and customer specifications.
Inspect and audit raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods for conformance to quality standards and requirements.
Collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics to identify quality issues, non-conformities, and root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Maintain records of quality tests, inspection results, and non-conformities; prepare reports and documentation for regulatory agencies, customers, and internal stakeholders.
Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics, identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, quality improvement projects, and process optimization.
Train and guide production and quality control staff on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
Keep current with industry trends, regulatory updates, and technological advancements in quality assurance and food safety, and recommend and implement improvements to quality systems and processes.