Quality Supervisor - Food Safety at Mrs. Clark's Foods

Ankeny, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Supervision, Laboratory Testing, Data Review, SOP Adherence, Floor Audits, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, Documentation, FSMA, Auditing, Training, Continuous Improvement, Policy Enforcement

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Description 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 Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supervise and support Quality Laboratory Technicians, including daily task assignment, training, performance feedback, and scheduling Ensure laboratory testing (microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory, as applicable) 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 (FDA, USDA, OSHA as applicable), and customer specifications Act as a quality presence on the production floor, partnering with Production, Sanitation, and Maintenance to resolve quality and food safety issues in real time 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 Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Food Science or related filed AND/OR Combination of education and experience equal to 5+ years HACCP Certification Ability to obtain SQF Practitioner Strong attention to detail Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Experience in food safety audits

Responsibilities

The Supervisor plans, directs, and implements quality, regulatory, safety, and environment compliance programs, while supervising Quality Laboratory Technicians, assigning tasks, and ensuring accurate laboratory testing is performed.