Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor

The Value You’ll Bring

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As part of our Food Safety & Quality Assurance team, you will ensure our products meet the highest safety and quality standards. You will conduct sanitation checks, enforce HAACP and USDA regulations, and track products from start to finish, implementing corrective actions as needed. Overseeing FSQA programs in specific production areas, you will ensure compliance, train employees, and drive continuous improvement. With opportunities to step into FSQA Manager duties, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality products under brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan’s Famous. If you are passionate about food safety, quality and leadership, join us and make an impact!

What You’ll Do

• Food Safety & Quality Assurance Leadership - Ensure that all Food Safety, Quality Assurance, SQF, and Regulatory programs are executed and documented accurately, maintaining compliance and product integrity.
• Prevent failures by actively managing HACCP, SSOP, and product specifications. Leading efforts to improve product quality and processes in partnership with FSQA staff and Operations.
• Oversee and participate in plant committees and task forces, such as the Health and Safety Committee, to enhance safety and quality standards.
• Sanitation & SQF System Ownership - Conduct operational and pre-operational sanitation inspections and micro sampling to ensure the effectiveness of sanitation practices. As the owner of the SQF system, maintain and reassess the SQF Plan regularly, ensuring it remains compliant and up-to-date. Communicate key updates and ensure team-wide awareness for the effective implementation of the SQF system.
• Team Development - Manage the work assignments, training, and development of food safety and quality assurance staff, fostering a high-performance team that upholds the highest standards of food safety and quality.

What We’re Seeking

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years’ relevant experience in food safety or quality assurance; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
• Familiarity with meat processing, USDA, HACCP, SSOP, and SQF.
• Ability to uphold regulatory, company, and customer standards and address inquiries or complaints.

Other Skills That Make You Stand Out

• HACCP and SQF certifications preferred.
• Ability to uphold regulatory, company, and customer standards and address inquiries or complaints.
• Proficiency in database, inventory, manufacturing software, QMS systems, SAP, and MS Office.
• Strong written and oral communication, with excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong planning, multitasking, and project management skills.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Frequent tasks include standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, talking or hearing.
• Occasional tasks include lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Additionally, ability to differentiate colors.
• Occasionally exposed to noise levels in the work environment that are usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.