Quality Control Supervisor

Wonder•Swedesboro, NJ

17d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Quality Control Supervisor, you are responsible for ensuring food safety and quality standards through routine monitoring of receiving and distribution, production, and food storage activities. You oversee Quality Control Associates and Quality Control Leads and ensure adherence to established food safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) throughout the food process flow. The role operates in a fast-paced culinary manufacturing environment around production equipment, food preparation areas, and active operational workflows. Strict adherence to safety, sanitation, and food safety standards is required. The position is full-time and located in Swedesboro. Pay is $27.50 per hour, with an additional $2.00 per hour automatically applied to hours worked between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

Requirements

At least 1 year of supervisory or related leadership experience in a Quality Control or Quality Assurance role in a food service environment.
Experience supervising or leading team members.
At least 6 months of experience using technology such as smartphones and tablets to input, access, modify, or output information.
Self-motivated and self-directed, with strong communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work effectively in team environments.
At least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to read and comprehend safety policies and operational manuals in English, communicate effectively with team members, and follow verbal instructions.
Able to lift, pull, and push 50 pounds independently.
Able to stand for a full shift while working.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks including bending, reaching, and squatting.
Able to work evenings and weekends.
Comfortable working in varied temperatures, including cold environments of 34–40 degrees Fahrenheit depending on site and occasional freezer temperatures of 0–10 degrees Fahrenheit.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a USDA/FDA-regulated facility or a GFSI-certified facility.
HACCP Certified or equivalent.
PCQI Certified or equivalent.
Familiarity with X-ray/Metal Detector or similar food manufacturing equipment.
Familiarity with Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) gas and/or Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Quality Control team, monitor performance, support scheduling, and coordinate shift coverage.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of QC checks, including daily task assignments, end-of-shift reports, and coordination with Production, Sanitation, and Facilities teams.
Review and verify USDA/FDA, food safety, sanitation, and production records; maintain record retention systems; and prepare reports for USDA inspectors and FSQA requests.
Oversee the QC equipment register, annual calibration compliance, and documentation for thermometers, scales, and sanitation chemical concentrations.
Conduct routine GMP audits, cleanliness inspections, ATP swabbing, and weekly food safety inspections in coordination with the Sanitation team.
Monitor and document Critical Control Points (CCPs), including cold storage temperatures and cooling of cooked products, to ensure compliance with HACCP and Food Safety Plans.
Perform in-process and final product quality checks, including label verification, leak detection, and batch testing.
Identify and manage non-conforming products, maintain hold logs, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Support administrative functions, including QMS and Safety Chain updates, trend analysis, SOP and document writing, and oversight of facilities' temperature monitoring systems.
Maintain QC supply inventory and ensure sanitation team records are accurately completed on time.
Monitor receiving and delivery of fresh, frozen, and dry products; confirm products are received at required temperatures and verify requirements listed in the HACCP Plan/Food Safety Plan.
Assist with daily operations and activities in outbound warehouse areas prior to dispatch while ensuring food safety measures are met.
Manage and support training initiatives.
Complete other duties as assigned.