Quality Assurance Supervisor

Mom's Meals•Grinnell, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mom’s Meals is hiring a Quality Assurance Supervisor at its Grinnell, Iowa kitchen facility. The supervisor assists in overseeing quality and food safety programs, including HACCP for meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables; labeling; good manufacturing practices; and internal auditing. The role supports implementation, staff training, and documentation, and supervises four to five Quality Assurance Technicians. The position also works with regulatory inspectors, supports testing and sanitation activities, conducts daily sensory evaluations, and communicates between the Quality Assurance and Management teams.

Requirements

Associate degree in Food Science, Culinary Science, or a related field.
HACCP certification for meat, poultry, and seafood.
Previous experience in a USDA/FSIS-inspected food manufacturing facility with food safety and quality assurance.
Previous supervisory experience.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office, and strong math and measurement-conversion skills.
Organized and detail-oriented, with problem-solving skills.
Ability to discern colors.
Ability to obtain and renew all required certifications.
Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines.
Ability to learn and adapt to changing requirements and situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Culinary Science, or a related field.
Bilingual in Spanish.
PCQI Certificate in Preventive Controls for Human Foods.
ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

Assist in overseeing quality and food safety programs, including HACCP, labeling, GMPs, and internal auditing, and support their implementation, staff training, and documentation.
Work with USDA/FSIS Consumer Safety Inspectors, FDA inspectors, and state regulatory inspectors.
Assist in obtaining environmental and product testing samples as needed.
Monitor sanitation activities and participate in pre-operational inspections.
Assist with the internal audit program for quality and food safety plans.
Conduct daily sensory evaluations of foods being produced and packaged.
Use required safety equipment and follow food-related sanitation and operating safety guidelines; ensure food production staff do the same.
Supervise four to five Quality Assurance Technicians and perform supervisor duties, including attendance verification.
Identify and assign general cleaning tasks in work areas.
Provide communication between the Quality Assurance Team and the Management Team.
Perform all Quality Assurance Technician responsibilities.