QA Supervisor


Youngstown
Permanent
$80,000 - $110,000 USD a year
Technical Operations
PR/616457_1793195258
QA Supervisor

A growing food & beverage manufacturer is seeking a QA Supervisor to lead quality assurance operations within a high-volume manufacturing facility. This is a highly visible leadership role focused on food safety, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, team development, and continuous improvement. The QA Supervisor will partner closely with Production, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Plant Leadership to ensure the highest standards of product quality and food safety are maintained.
What You'll Do
  • Lead, develop, and supervise a team of QA professionals within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Oversee food safety and quality programs, including HACCP, GMP, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and third-party audit requirements.
  • Manage CAPA activities, root cause investigations, and non-conformance resolution.
  • Support and lead internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
  • Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Sanitation teams to drive quality performance.
  • Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to improve plant performance.
  • Review and approve product holds, product releases, and quality-related documentation.
  • Provide training and coaching to plant personnel on food safety and quality requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality systems and food safety culture.
  • Maintain documentation, SOPs, specifications, and quality records in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
  • Support environmental monitoring, laboratory activities, and verification programs as needed.

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Quality Assurance, or a related discipline preferred.
  • 3+ years of quality leadership experience within food, beverage, dairy, ingredient, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.
  • Previous supervisory experience leading QA, QC, or Food Safety personnel.
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety systems, and quality management systems.
  • Experience supporting SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, or other GFSI-certified facilities.
  • Experience managing audits, corrective actions, and root cause investigations.
  • Strong understanding of FDA and/or USDA regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive a quality-first culture.
  • Experience working within high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Why This Role
  • Lead quality assurance efforts for a well-established food & beverage manufacturer.
  • Highly visible leadership position with direct interaction with plant leadership.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on food safety, product quality, and operational performance.
  • Drive meaningful continuous improvement and quality culture initiatives.
  • Gain broad exposure across manufacturing, regulatory compliance, audits, and quality systems.
  • Strong opportunity for career progression into Quality Manager and broader plant leadership roles.
  • Join a stable organization with continued investment in manufacturing excellence and growth.
  • Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package.

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