Supervisor, Quality Assurance
About The Position
The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA. We are looking for a Quality Assurance Supervisor to be responsible for the effective daily operations of Quality Assurance (QA) Department in a food processing plant, the direct supervision of QA personnel and laboratory functions. Coordinates with production to ensure that final products meet quality specifications. This leader will be responsible for accurate control of product into quality segregated lots according to proper procedures at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience required
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, and credit screen
- Ability to work extended schedule and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to early November
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Sciences, Business or other related field
- Direct lab experience
- HACCP, Thermal Processing, PCQI, and SQF certification
Responsibilities
- Lead Food Safety & Quality operations across canning and juice production in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Supervise and develop QA staff across shifts, including scheduling, training, and performance management
- Ensure compliance with FDA, HARPC, and SQF requirements, including audit readiness and regulatory inspections
- Partner with Production to monitor key quality parameters (CCPs, vacuum, brix, pH, etc.) and make real-time decisions
- Manage product holds, traceability, and non-conformance investigations, including root cause and corrective actions
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
- 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
- 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Numerous other voluntary insurance products available
- Convenient location, 2 miles west of downtown Vancouver
- Free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
