Job Details
Job Title: Food Safety Quality Assurance Supervisor
Department: Food Safety Quality Assurance
Reports To: Quality Assurance Superintendent
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Plant production facility
Work Arrangement: On-site, Acorn Facility
Shift / Schedule: As assigned to support plant operations
Travel Requirements: Minimal; as needed for training, audits, or business needs
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview / Purpose and Scope
The Food Safety Quality Assurance Supervisor leads and supports the Quality Assurance technician team while driving continuous improvement of Farmer Focus quality and food safety programs. This role is responsible for maintaining and verifying quality systems, including AQL, SSOP, HACCP, GMP, traceability, and prerequisite programs, while partnering closely with production, USDA, and plant leadership to ensure regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and support the day-to-day performance and productivity of the Quality Assurance technician team.
Identify, develop, maintain, and improve Farmer Focus quality and food safety policies, programs, and procedures.
Verify AQL, SSOP, HACCP, GMP, and prerequisite program documentation daily to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Maintain organized and effective SSOP, HACCP, GMP, and prerequisite program records, providing timely feedback to management on audit results and trends.
Build and maintain a strong, positive working relationship with USDA representatives and stay current on applicable SSOP and HACCP regulations.
Proactively monitor the production floor to identify quality and food safety concerns before they develop and implement process improvement strategies.
Support execution of product food safety and quality programs that contribute to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Ensure complete traceability of incoming raw materials and finished product, including effective lot code tracking.
Participate in food safety audits as requested and support corrective action follow-up.
Provide or coordinate training for production team members on quality measurements, SSOP, HACCP, GMP, and core quality competencies.
Train QA team members before implementation of new or updated food safety programs and procedures.
Take hands-on ownership of quality and food safety issues that arise during the shift, developing appropriate solutions, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with projects, delegated tasks, reporting, and cross-functional initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned to support plant quality, food safety, and operational needs.
Compensation
Compensation : $65,000 - $80,000/yr.
The posted compensation range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum amount Farmer Focus in good faith expects to pay at the time of posting, based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, market data, and the budgeted amount available for the position.
Benefits: Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.
All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Food Science, Meat Science, Poultry Science, or a related field required.
Minimum of four years of relevant experience in a comparable food safety, quality assurance, meat, poultry, or food manufacturing role required.
HACCP certification preferred.
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