Quality Assurance Supervisor

Jessie Lord Bakery•Torrance, CA

2d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality and Food Safety Supervisor ensure products comply with food safety, regulatory (FDA/USDA), and quality standards by maintaining the food safety /GFSI programs, conducting audits, and managing compliance. The Quality Assurance Supervisor oversees the Quality Assurance Technicians, raw materials, sanitation effectiveness, and resolves non-conformance issues, often training staff on food safety and quality protocols. Key skills include leadership, training, auditing, and regulatory knowledge.

Requirements

Holds and maintains Food Safety, (HACCP), cGMP, and PCQI certifications
Knowledge and understanding of Regulatory Compliance - USDA, FDA, HACCP, GMP & SSOP
Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a combination of experience and education
3-5 years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing facility
Computer Skills required: Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Genesis

Responsibilities

Maintain HACCP, FSMA, SQF, FS22000, or other Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certified programs.
Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and local regulatory requirements.
Monitor, test, hold, and release raw materials and finished products.
Arrange and participate in internal audits.
Assist with investigating product complaints, identifying non-conformance issues, and implementing corrective actions (CAPA).
Maintain detailed records of inspections, audits, and process control, food safety, and quality checks in both soft and hard copies.
Act as a Safe Quality Food (SQF) practitioner.
Assist in maintaining the documents for the maintenance of the GFSI/SQF system.
Assist the company's quality systems and associated quality staff to develop and fortify continuous improvement of the firm’s food safety policies related to its quality training and safety program; its Standard Operating Procedures, Sanitation Operating Procedures, Food Safety Policies, and cGMPs.
Perform detailed good manufacturing practices inspections and participate in corrective action meetings with the Quality Assurance Manager.
Monitor and supervise the compliance of Standard Operating, Food Safety, and cGMP in the production areas, including makeup lines, equipment, and packaging.
Participate in mock recall and traceability exercises.
Maintain and keep all Quality and Food Safety documentation in order, both electronically and in associated record binders and files.
Take minute meeting notes during the food safety meetings.
Train, coach, develop, and supervise quality assurance technicians.
Keep a schedule of employee hours and assignments, prevent overtime hours, and participate in maintaining the Quality Assurance Department budget.
Monitor and verify correct product codes are accurate on the finished products.
Perform sanitation/hygiene inspections and enforce compliance of production areas, equipment, and food containers for cleanliness.
Assist in troubleshooting quality and food safety-related issues.
Oversee established calibration, testing program, and maintain records both electronically and physically.
Assist in obtaining all raw material specifications and required regulatory documents.
Investigate non-conforming materials and products.
Perform food safety training program and ensure training of employees to adopt food safety practices and meet food and plant safety goals.
Keep a training matrix to track completed training for all associates.
Oversee control of foreign material, including X-ray procedures, and hold and stop production for any material discovered with foreign material.
Participate in root cause analysis.
Perform various duties as required or directed by the Quality and Food Safety Manager.
Verify Good Manufacturing Practices and Sanitation effectiveness, including pre-operation inspections.
Report, assist, and communicate to the Quality and Food Safety Manager of any food safety issues observed with their supervisor.
Assist in performing Label verification activities (Ensure the accuracy of labels to ensure ingredient declarations are accurate and allergens in the formula are listed on the finished goods label).
Reinforce GMP, SOP, and SSOP compliance throughout the facility.
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Pre-requisite programs.
Follow and enforce all Good Manufacturing Practices.
Serve as a Food Defense Team member.
Be responsible for the validation and verification of the SQF System.
Communicate with the relevant staff their roles and responsibilities in the Safe Quality System.
Coordinate and conduct management reviews of the SQF system.
Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the Safe Quality Food System.