Quality & Sanitation Supervisor - 1st Shift - DeKalb, IL
About The Position
The Quality & Sanitation Supervisor is a hands-on leader responsible for maintaining product safety and quality standards while supporting team performance. Reporting to the Manager, Quality, this supervisor coaches technicians and leads, drives daily performance, ensures compliance with food safety and quality standards, strengthens Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and promotes continuous improvement. The role is onsite in DeKalb, Illinois, and requires in-person attendance and schedule flexibility to support manufacturing operations. Schedules may vary and are subject to change.
Requirements
- Demonstrated leadership experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing leadership role.
- In-person attendance and flexibility to support production schedules and operational collaboration.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.
- HACCP certification.
- PCQI certification.
- Experience with GFSI audits, such as FSSC ISO 22000 or SQF.
- Previous sanitation experience strongly preferred.
- SAP S4Hana experience preferred.
- Experience with Red Zone, TraceGains, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office products.
Responsibilities
- Oversee quality and food safety practices during operations.
- Maintain product holds and develop corrective actions (CAPA), using root cause analysis as needed and monitoring CAPA effectiveness.
- Schedule and approve timecards in the time and attendance system; assign tasks and provide ongoing training and mentoring.
- Monitor processes and procedures for effectiveness and continuous improvement.
- Initiate and track trend NCRs and CAPAs for deviations.
- Participate as a member of the internal audit team and in scheduled food safety and facility GMP audits.
- Coordinate pre-operational, post-operational, and glass/brittle plastic inspections.
- Serve as a communication liaison between management and quality staff in support of corporate and plant-driven initiatives.
- Maintain the food safety plan and update SOPs as required as part of the food safety team.
- Ensure associates at all levels are trained on quality programs.
- Share best practices with other Ferrara supervisors and managers.
- Perform and maintain the environmental monitoring and product testing programs.
- Trend monthly KPI data for the Quality Manager and assist with preparing reports for senior leadership.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits supporting health and financial wellness.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Eligible employees may receive an annual bonus based on company performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
