Quality Control Supervisor

IMG Citrus • Vero Beach, FL

68d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Lead will oversee our Line Quality Control team. This role is responsible for managing Line Quality Control (LQC) team and ensuring that all packed products consistently meet or exceed our stringent quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Citrus or produce experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Line Quality Control (LQC) team
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and mentorship to QC staff to ensure consistent application of grading standards, QC protocols and best practices.
• Ensure adherence to QC programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for fruit packing and inspection processes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all day-to-day quality control issues, escalating to the Quality Control Manager as necessary.
• Verify the accuracy of all finished product attributes (including bag quality, UPC Code readability, weights, and labeling), ensuring conformance to specifications.
• Scan and verify UPC and GTIN labels to ensure correct labeling and compliance
• Communicate proactively with production team regarding low pack-outs, defects, or quality concerns (e.g., bad fruit)
• Conduct final review of grade line and elimination bins to validate LQC decisions and minimize unnecessary fruit grade-outs
• Take ownership of product quality from grading through final pack-out

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED