QA Supervisor PM

PM shift QA Supervisor

Cedarlane is looking for an experienced Quality Assurance & Food Safety Supervisor to lead food safety and quality programs. You'll supervise our QA technicians on the PM shift and partner with Production, Sanitation, and Maintenance teams. You'll also serve as a key point of contact during USDA and FDA inspections.

What You'll Do

• Audit quality checks performed by operators and QA technicians at control points throughout production, and verify that data is accurate and aligned with SOPs
• Perform and audit metal detector checks, and audit finished products against specifications and quality standards
• Ensure full compliance with GFSI, GMP, HACCP, SOP, and product specification requirements, and ensure sanitation practices are properly executed
• Supervise, schedule, train, and coach QA technicians, including tracking weekly performance and taking corrective action when needed
• Lead root-cause investigations, prepare corrective and preventive action reports, and follow up on consumer complaints
• Report quality and performance trends to the QA Manager and Plant Manager on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Make hold decisions on ingredients, finished product, and packaging
• Build strong working relationships across departments and with QA teams at other Cedarlane plants
• Participate in Six Sigma projects, 5S housekeeping, weekly safety observations, and health and safety training

What You Bring

• Degree or diploma in food science, science, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive experience in food manufacturing quality assurance
• Strong knowledge of GFSI, HACCP, GMP, and food safety programs, with a track record of implementing and managing them
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate a team
• Experience with internal and supplier audits, product formulation controls, and documentation
• Knowledge of regulatory labeling, statistical process control, and preventive pest control management
• Experience developing food safety training programs
• Strong computer, math, and communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The job involves frequent walking, standing, bending, and repetitive use of the hands and wrists. You may need to lift up to 40 lbs. The work takes place in a fast-paced production environment with hot and cold areas, and you'll use scales and measuring tools.