Job Title: Quality Supervisor
Location: Irvine, CA
Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-time On-site
Reports To: Quality Manager
About the Company:
Our client is a well-established and fast-growing food and beverage manufacturer located in Irvine, CA. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, the company delivers high-quality products to both domestic and international markets. They are seeking a hands-on and experienced Quality Supervisor to help lead quality operations on the production floor.
Position Overview:
The Quality Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure products meet safety, regulatory, and customer standards. This role acts as a liaison between production, sanitation, and QA teams and plays a key part in maintaining GMP, HACCP, FSMA, and other regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and support QA technicians and inspectors on the production floor.
- Monitor daily plant operations to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
- Conduct internal audits and inspections to verify adherence to GMP, HACCP, and SQF protocols.
- Investigate and report quality-related issues; assist in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
- Maintain and review batch records, COAs, and quality documentation.
- Assist in training new and current employees on quality procedures and food safety policies.
- Work cross-functionally with production, R&D, and sanitation teams to improve processes and product quality.
- Support third-party audits and regulatory inspections
- Ensure equipment calibration and environmental monitoring programs are followed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of quality assurance experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
- 1+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- SQF Practitioner is a must
- PCQI is a must
- Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action processes, and audit procedures.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a must
What's Offered:
- Competitive salary ($80,000-$100,000)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for growth and advancement