Quality Assurance Supervisor

PS SEASONING & SPICES INC•Iron Ridge, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Quality Assurance Supervisor and take ownership of food safety and quality across a fast-paced seasoning production facility! In this role, you'll lead a team of QA technicians, keep production running with real-time quality checks, and help drive a culture where food safety and continuous improvement come first. If you thrive on details, love solving problems, and want to make a real impact on product quality every single day, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted
2–4+ years of QA experience in food manufacturing, spices/seasonings, or CPG production
Previous supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with HACCP, SQF/BRC, FSMA, GMPs, and FDA regulations
Strong leadership and communication skills
High attention to detail and strong documentation habits
Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and identify process improvements
Knowledge of food safety testing equipment and quality systems
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment
Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed

Responsibilities

Supervise QA technicians and coordinate daily quality checks across production lines, batching, blending, and packaging operations
Monitor CCPs, CPs, sanitation, allergen control, and other food safety metrics
Perform line audits, pre-op inspections, environmental checks, and lot verifications
Ensure timely completion and accuracy of all QA documentation, batch records, and testing logs
Ensure adherence to HACCP, GMPs, SQF/BRC, FDA regulations, and company food safety programs
Support the maintenance of food safety plans, validation studies, and quality manuals
Participate in internal and external audits; assist with corrective action development and follow-up
Verify allergen segregation, label accuracy, metal detection, and traceability procedures
Oversee physical, chemical, and sensory testing of ingredients and finished seasonings
Coordinate hold-and-release programs for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Investigate out-of-spec results and assist with root-cause analysis
Partner with R&D and Production on product trials, scale-ups, and new formulations
Train QA technicians and production staff on food safety, GMPs, quality procedures, and documentation accuracy
Provide coaching, performance feedback, and scheduling for QA team members
Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the facility
Work closely with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Supply Chain leaders to address quality concerns
Assist with customer complaint investigations and corrective action documentation
Communicate quality trends and issues to leadership, offering recommendations for improvement