Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Title - Quality Assurance Supervisor

Tenure - Full Time, Permanent

Location: LaVergne, TN

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts

Workplace Type - Onsite

About the Role

We are seeking a  Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead initiatives that ensure regulatory compliance, product integrity, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented leader passionate about quality systems and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and ensure effective implementation of monitoring programs for food safety and quality.
• Establish and enforce procedures for  SQF, FDA, HACCP, GMP, and state regulatory compliance across manufacturing, warehouse, maintenance, and sanitation.
• Maintain familiarity with 21 CFR 111 and 117 (cGMP guidelines)and apply to daily operations.
• Direct and deliver training for staff on GMPs, GDPs, HACCP, and SQF programs.
• Create, implement, and oversee sanitation programs for equipment and facilities.
• Develop and execute  third-party testing processes for raw materials, WIPs, and finished products.
• Manage approved supplier/vendor programs, regulatory audits, customer claims, and validation processes.
• Investigate deviations, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee pest control compliance in partnership with pest management vendors.
• Conduct internal audits to assess and improve quality control measures.
• Create and update SOPs, documentation, and Food Safety Management Systems.
• Train and audit teams on allergen control, sanitation, pest control, and warehouse facility safety.
• Maintain thorough documentation to meet  federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a decision-maker on matters related to food safety.
• Lead, coach, and develop FSQA staff while partnering with HR on staffing needs.
• Provide ongoing guidance and set clear expectations for direct reports.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a cGMP and SQF/GFSI-recognized facility.
• Proven experience with certifications including  cGMP, HACCP, and SQF Practitioner.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of staff development and team building.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with  Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, SharePoint preferred).
• Professional, solution-oriented, resourceful, and self-motivated.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, or related field preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional development opportunities

Manufacturing/ Industrial

Company Description

Manufacturing/ Industrial

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