Quality Control Supervisor

Always Fresh Farms LLC•Plant City, FL

45d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all quality control activities within our operations to ensure we consistently meet company standards, customer specifications, USDA Grade requirements, and food safety regulations. This position provides leadership to the Quality Control team, ensures standardized inspection practices, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborates with Commodity Management, Production, Shipping & Receiving, and Sales to maintain the highest levels of product quality throughout our supply chain.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minium of 5 years of quality assurance or quality control experience in fresh produce or food manufacturing
Minium of 2 years of supervisory or management experience
Knowledge of USDA Grade Standards and Inspection Procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic quality management systems
Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under pressure
Strong leadership and time management skills
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
Ability to analyze data and identify quality trends
Ability to lead, motivate and develop employees

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English and Spanish language proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Supervise, schedule, and coordinate the daily activities of Quality Control Leads and Quality Control Inspectors.
Ensure inspectors are properly trained on company specifications, USDA grading standards, customer requirements, food safety programs, and inspection procedures.
Conduct regular inspector calibration exercises to ensure consistency and accuracy across all inspections.
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and food safety.
Oversee quality inspections of incoming and outgoing product shipment, in-process packing operations and finished goods.
Provide training and coaching to quality control inspectors and monitor inspector performance
Verify compliance with customer specifications, USDA grading standards, company quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Review and approve quality inspection reports and product disposition decisions
Monitor product quality trends and identify opportunities for corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure proper product rotation (FIFO/FEFO) and shelf-life management.
Authorize product holds, rework, release, or rejection based on quality findings.
Comply with GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), sanitation procedures, and food safety requirements.
Travel to other remote locations as needed by the QC Manager
Perform other quality control duties as assigned.