FSQA Supervisor

Position Summary

Reports To: FSQA Manager
Department: FSQA
Location: Corona, California (In-Office)
Position Type: Full-time
Classification: Exempt
Shift: Flexible
Salary Range: $88,185.00 - $94,185.00 per year

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of Food Safety and Quality Assurance experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• HACCP certification preferred.
• SQF Practitioner or Internal Auditor certification preferred.
• FDA and/or USDA regulated manufacturing experience preferred.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to uphold regulatory, company, and customer standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated backup SQF Practitioner and assist with implementation, verification, validation, and continuous improvement of the SQF System.
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and support to FSQA Leads and Technicians.
• Cook up FSQA department scheduling to ensure adequate departmental coverage.
• Oversee production line inspections, GMP inspections, and daily FSQA activities.
• Review FSQA and production documentation for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the FSQA Hold Program, including review, investigation, disposition, and follow-up of non-conforming products.
• Oversee the Environmental Monitoring Program, including sample collection schedules, review of results, trend analysis, corrective actions, and documentation.
• Participate in customer, regulatory, third-party, and SQF audits and assist with corrective action development and implementation.
• Organize and participate in GMP inspections, internal facility audits, and traceability exercises.
• Verify compliance with HACCP, preventive controls, allergen management, sanitation, food defense, food fraud, and GMP programs.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints, internal quality issues, supplier-related concerns, and non-conforming products.
• Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review and verify CCP monitoring records, calibration records, sanitation records, allergen documentation, environmental monitoring records, and other food safety documentation.
• Assist the FSQA Manager in monitoring departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), food safety trends, and quality metrics.
• Work with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Sanitation, and Maintenance to resolve food safety and quality concerns.
• Perform incoming raw material evaluations and ensure materials meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure finished product specifications, work instructions, and quality standards are current and effectively communicated to FSQA personnel.
• Assist with employee training, onboarding, and verification of training effectiveness.
• Aid the FSQA Manager with timecard review, attendance, and departmental administrative responsibilities.
• Maintain FSQA records and files in an organized and audit-ready manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Food Safety and Quality Management System.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the FSQA Manager and/or VP.

Physical Requirements/Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, and use hands and fingers.
• The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and routinely walk throughout production, warehouse, and office areas.
• Must be able to work in refrigerated environments (34°F or below) for extended periods.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.