Quality Control Supervisor

Job Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily quality control activities within the meat commissary operation. Conduct routine inspections of raw materials, work-in-process products, finished goods, equipment, and production areas. Monitor compliance with USDA, FDA, HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and company food safety requirements. Review and maintain quality control records, production logs, temperature monitoring records, and regulatory documentation.

Investigate product quality concerns, customer complaints, and non-conformance issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions as needed. Verify product specifications, labeling accuracy, packaging integrity, and shelf-life standards. Perform environmental monitoring and sanitation verification procedures. Collaborate with production supervisors and management to identify opportunities for process improvements and quality enhancements.

Conduct employee training on food safety, sanitation, quality standards, and regulatory compliance. Assist with internal audits, third-party audits, and regulatory inspections. Monitor and trend quality performance metrics and prepare reports for management review. Ensure all quality control equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.

Support product recalls, traceability exercises, and food safety investigations when necessary. Job Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout production facilities. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to work in refrigerated and cold-storage environments. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Frequent bending, reaching, and inspection activities within production areas.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred. Minimum of 3 years of quality control, food safety, or meat processing experience. Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred. Working knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP principles, GMPs, SSOPs, and food safety standards.

Experience conducting audits and maintaining regulatory compliance documentation. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and leadership abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and quality management systems. Pay Rate: $20 - $25 per hour Benefits: Insurance Package after 60 days of employment Paid Time Off after 1 year of Full Time Service