Food Safety System Supervisor

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 10 Food Safety Systems Technicians.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Plan and support food safety validation studies and pathogen control initiatives.
• Develop sampling plans, coordinate laboratory testing, and analyze data to support food safety programs.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and communicate trends and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct internal audits to verify compliance with food safety systems, prerequisite programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate nonconformances and audit findings while partnering with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions through follow-up monitoring and audits.
• Support the development and delivery of food safety training programs that strengthen food safety culture throughout the organization.
• Participate in special projects, regulatory and customer audits, and continuous improvement initiatives within the FSQA department.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Poultry Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in Food Safety or Quality Assurance within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety systems and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience supporting validation studies, environmental monitoring programs, and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with food safety management and ERP systems such as SafetyChain, Business Central, or SAP.