The Supervisor of Food Safety plans, directs and implements quality, regulatory, safety and environment compliance-based programs and activities to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.
Requirements
- Supervise and support Quality Laboratory Technicians
- Ensure laboratory testing is conducted accurately, on time, and in accordance with approved methods
- Review, verify, and trend quality data to identify deviations, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement
- Oversee implementation and adherence to floor-level Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GMPs, SSOPs, and food safety programs
- Conduct routine floor audits to ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
- Investigate nonconformances, deviations, and customer complaints; lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
- Ensure proper documentation, record retention, and traceability in alignment with FSMA and internal quality systems
- Support internal and external audits, including regulatory inspections and customer audits; assist with preparation and follow-up actions
- Verify product holds, releases, and disposition decisions in accordance with established procedures
- Train production and quality staff on SOPs, food safety, allergen control, and quality expectations
- Monitor environmental and process controls to ensure consistent product quality and food safety
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and risk reduction
- Enforce company policies and safety standards within the quality team and across production areas