Food Safety and Compliance Manager

Overview

Position Summary
. The Quality Supervisor oversees quality assurance and quality control processes in a pet food manufacturing facility. This role ensures that all products meet regulatory, safety, and company quality standards. The Quality Supervisor leads a team of specialists, manages quality documentation, supports audits, and collaborates with cross-functional departments to ensure continuous improvement in food safety and product quality.

• Supervise daily QA/QC activities including in-process checks, product testing, and sanitation verification.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as FDA, USDA, and GMPs.
• Monitor and enforce food safety standards including HACCP, SQF.
• Maintain and review documentation for records, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Lead internal audits and support third-party audits and inspections.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints and quality issues in coordination with operations.
• Train and coach QA specialists and production staff on quality procedures and best practices.
• Manage retention samples, lab equipment calibration, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for quality improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Microbiology, or a related field (preferred).
• 3+ years in a quality assurance role in food or pet food manufacturing.
• 1+ year in a supervisory or leadership position.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish.
• Computer skills.
• Knowledge of pet food industry regulations (AAFCO, FDA, FSMA).
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and GFSI standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

• HACCP Certification (preferred but not required).
• SQF Practitioner or BRC knowledge.
• PCQI Certification (preferred but not required).

• May require extended periods of standing or walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 25-50 lbs occasionally.
• May require off-shift work depending on production needs.