Quality & Sanitation Supervisor

Key Responsibilities Quality & Food Safety Oversight

• Supervise QA Technicians to ensure compliance with company policies, SQF, HACCP, GMP, and regulatory requirements throughout all stages of production.

• Review and verify HACCP documentation, pre-op inspections, ATP results, and environmental swabbing records.

• Support the QA Manager in preparing for internal and external audits (SQF, customer, regulatory).

• Ensure effective implementation and verification of allergen control programs

• Manage the disposition of products on hold, including documentation, corrective actions, and release decisions in coordination with QA Management.

• Perform QM data entry, ERP system, verification, and reporting for product quality tracking and analysis.

• Lead investigations for deviations or non-conformances and conduct root cause analysis with cross-functional teams.

• Supervise the Sanitation team and oversee daily, weekly, and shutdown cleaning activities to ensure compliance with GFSI, SQF, and internal standards.

• Maintain and verify the effectiveness of Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) tasks and sanitation verification (ATP, visual, micro).

• Ensure adherence to chemical handling, SSOPs, and PPE/safety procedures.

• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and EHS to plan and verify sanitation tasks around production schedules.

• Identify and address potential sanitation-related risks that could impact product quality or food safety.

• Provide daily directions, coaching, and development for QA and Sanitation personnel.

• Conduct onboarding and refresher training for GMPs, GSPs, allergen controls, HACCP, and Data Integrity.

• Reinforce a strong food safety and quality culture through accountability and communication.

• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align on quality, sanitation, and production priorities.

• Serve as QA coverage on weekends or alternate shifts as needed to support plant operations.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for QA and Sanitation activities, including inspection reports, corrective actions, and audit records.

• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly QA and Sanitation performance reports for management review.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to process capability, sanitation efficiency, and quality system robustness.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience: 3–5 years in food manufacturing with increasing leadership responsibility in QA or Sanitation.

• Demonstrated knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMP, and sanitation systems.

• Prior supervisory experience required; experience managing QA or sanitation teams preferred.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work across all shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Experience using JDE/QM or similar quality ERP data systems preferred.

• PCQI, HACCP, or SQF Practitioner certification a plus.

• Ability to walk, bend, climb, and stand for extended periods on concrete floors.

• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

• Comfortable working in hot, humid, or dusty production areas.

• Regular exposure to wheat flour and dry pasta production environment.

• Leadership & Team Development:
  Inspires accountability and collaboration across QA and Sanitation teams. Continuous Improvement:
  Identifies and implements process improvements to strengthen compliance and efficiency. Communication:
  Effectively partners with cross-functional departments to resolve issues and maintain transparency. Attention to Detail:
  Ensures accuracy in documentation and data integrity. Food Safety Mindset:
  Demonstrates commitment to product safety and consumer protection.