Food Quality Control Supervisor

About the role

The Food Quality Control Supervisor manages daily quality control at a food manufacturing facility, ensuring products meet safety, regulatory, and company standards. This role includes leading QC technicians, overseeing production, managing tests, and supporting ongoing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily quality control operations on the production floor.
• Ensure raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet specifications.
• Monitor compliance with HACCP, GMPs, EMPs and company food safety programs.
• Review and verify production and quality records for accuracy and completeness.
• Train, schedule, and supervise QC technicians.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Ensure team follows proper sampling, testing, and documentation procedures.
• Oversee product sampling and testing (microbiological, chemical, and physical as required).
• Review Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and approve materials for use.
• Sure proper implementation of hold-and-release procedures.
• Investigate out-of-specification results and implement corrective actions.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Maintain documentation required for FDA, USDA (if applicable), and third-party audits.
• Ensure compliance with SQF, BRC, or other applicable certification standards.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs.
• Verify sanitation effectiveness through inspections and testing.
• Report and address any food safety risks promptly.
• Identify trends in quality data and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to reduce defects and waste.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing or quality control.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulations.
• Experience with FDA and/or USDA inspections.
• Familiarity with SQF, BRC, or other GFSI standards preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to analyze data and make sound decisions.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed.