QA Supervisor 1st Shift

Ferrara

$78K — $88K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or quality role
  • Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or Chemistry preferred
  • HACCP certification beneficial
  • Familiarity with GFSI audits such as FSSC 22000 or SQF is a plus
  • PCQI certification preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accountability for quality and food safety practices
  • Develop and monitor corrective actions using root cause analysis
  • Manage and train the quality and sanitation team
  • Facilitate process monitoring for continuous improvement
  • Track and trend Non-Conformance Reports and CAPAs
  • Participate in internal audits and GMP inspections
  • Maintain and update the food safety plan and SOPs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Financial wellness programs
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Potential annual performance bonus
  • Supportive work environment for development and growth
Full Job Description
Work Location: Fairfield

Due to the highly interactive nature of this manufacturing position, in-person attendance and flexibility are essential for supporting production schedules, effective communication and collaboration, real-time problem solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change.

Core Hours: 6am-3pm must be flexible

Ways you will make a difference
• Accountable for quality and food safety practices during operations.
• Maintains holds and develops corrective actions (CAPA) by utilizing root cause analysis as necessary and monitors CAPA for effectiveness.
• Manages quality and sanitation team by scheduling/approving timecards, assigning tasks and providing ongoing training/mentoring.
• Facilitates with production the monitoring of processes and procedures to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Initiate, track and trend NCRs/CAPAs.
• Be a part of the internal audit team and participate actively in the scheduled food safety and facility GMP audits.
• Co-ordinate the pre-op, post-op and glass/brittle plastic inspections.
• Acts as a communication liaison between management and quality staff to support corporate and plant-driven initiatives.
• As part of the food safety team, maintains the food safety plan and updates SOPs as required.
• Ensures training of associates at all levels on quality programs.
• Interact with other supervisors/managers within Ferrara to share best practices.
• Perform and maintain the environmental monitoring program and product testing program.
• Trend the KPI data for the Quality Manager and assist in preparing reports for senior leadership management.

Skills that will make you successful
• Demonstrated Leadership experience
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.

Experiences that will support your success
• B.S. Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related field preferred
• HACCP certification and GFSI audits experience such as FSSC 22000 or SQF a plus
• PCQI certified preferred

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $78,000-88,000annually.

Nearest Major Market: Sacramento
Nearest Secondary Market: Fairfield

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