Quality Assurance Supervisor

Mom's Meals•Grinnell, IA

17d

About The Position

The Quality Assurance and Food Safety Supervisor assists in overseeing quality and food safety programs, including HACCP for meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables; labeling; GMPs; and internal auditing. The role supports program implementation, staff training, and documentation. The supervisor works with regulatory inspectors, monitors sanitation, conducts sensory evaluations, supervises Quality Assurance Technicians, and communicates between the Quality Assurance and Management teams. The position also performs all Quality Assurance Technician responsibilities.

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, as well as math and measurement-conversion skills.
Organized and detail-oriented, with problem-solving skills.
Ability to discern colors.
Ability to obtain all required certifications and renew them as necessary.
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 with 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 4–5 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.