Job Description

Description

The Supervisor of Food Safety plans, directs and implements quality, regulatory, safety and environment compliance-based programs and activities to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Quality Laboratory Technicians, including daily task assignment, training, performance feedback, and scheduling
• Ensure laboratory testing (microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory, as applicable) is conducted accurately, on time, and in accordance with approved methods
• Review, verify, and trend quality data to identify deviations, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement
• Oversee implementation and adherence to floor-level Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GMPs, SSOPs, and food safety programs
• Conduct routine floor audits to ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, OSHA as applicable), and customer specifications
• Act as a quality presence on the production floor, partnering with Production, Sanitation, and Maintenance to resolve quality and food safety issues in real time
• Investigate nonconformances, deviations, and customer complaints; lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Ensure proper documentation, record retention, and traceability in alignment with FSMA and internal quality systems
• Support internal and external audits, including regulatory inspections and customer audits; assist with preparation and follow-up actions
• Verify product holds, releases, and disposition decisions in accordance with established procedures
• Train production and quality staff on SOPs, food safety, allergen control, and quality expectations
• Monitor environmental and process controls to ensure consistent product quality and food safety
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and risk reduction
• Enforce company policies and safety standards within the quality team and across production areas

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Food Science or related filed

AND/OR

• Combination of education and experience equal to 5+ years
• HACCP Certification
• Ability to obtain SQF Practitioner
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in food safety audits