Facility Quality Supervisor

About the role

Our newest factory, located along the Virginia border, breathes new life into a former brewery, creating an innovative and technologically advanced pet food manufacturing facility. We have transformed the existing structure in Rockingham County to produce leading dry dog and cat food brands, including Purina Pro Plan®, Purina ONE®, and Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets®. With a strong focus on sustainability and safety, this facility is committed to environmental care, including water conservation, renewable electricity investment, and maintaining zero waste for disposal.

As QA Team Leader, you are responsible for managing the Quality operation and performance of the QA laboratories and testing programs with an emphasis on employee safety. You'll manage direct reports with fairness and consistency and support the improvement of the Nestlé Quality Management System (NQMS) to guarantee the production of safe, high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Manage QA Technicians and Specialists, providing training, coaching, and performance reviews to support production and distribution operations.
• Ensure alignment across Quality Monitoring Schemes, HACCP, lab control plans, and corporate/local policies while ensuring lab activities meet safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Oversee ingredient and finished product release/hold programs and ensure accurate formulation changes for new products, updates, and improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement through NCE, ISO 22000, and NQMS frameworks.
• Verify and calibrate QA testing equipment regularly and ensure staff proficiency in analytical testing methods.
• Conduct internal audits, identify compliance gaps, and develop corrective action plans for QA lab functions and programs.
• Act as a functional expert in SAP, EWM, Release Editor, and Batchvue; support major quality initiatives and develop a deep understanding of facility operations and GMP practices.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a food environment, manufacturing, industrial facility, military, or related field.
• 1+ year of leadership experience.

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is $72,000 - $103,950. Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentives.
• 401k with company match.
• Healthcare coverage.
• A broad range of other benefits, which may vary depending on the position.