Sr. Supervisor Food Safety and Quality

McCain Foods Limited

$81K — $108K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science/Technology, Food Sanitation, or a related field
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in food plant sanitation with supervisory responsibilities preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Food Safety, sanitation practices, FSMA HACCP, 5S, GMP, and SSOP development
  • Professional GMP or sanitation training preferred (e.g., AIB, ASI)
  • Pest control training or certification preferred (e.g., State Pesticide Certification, Purdue Correspondence Course)

Responsibilities

  • Implement, validate, and sustain factory sanitation programs for a sanitary production environment
  • Establish and maintain validated SSOPs with the sanitation team, including allergen management controls
  • Lead hygienic design reviews for existing and new processes, incorporating facility project inputs
  • Head the factory HACCP and Food Safety teams, identifying hazards and ensuring control measures
  • Support PRP verification activities and communicate outcomes with the Food Safety team
  • Lead root cause analysis for hygiene-related incidents
  • Conduct Food Safety Risk Assessments to ensure compliance in plant operations
  • Oversee certification programs and adhere to regulatory and audit standards
  • Manage internal audit programs and prepare for AIB and BRC audits while promoting continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
  • Retirement savings benefits
  • Leave support including medical, family and bereavement
  • Well-being programs including vacation and holidays
  • Company-supported volunteering time
  • Mental health resources
Full Job Description
Position Title: Sr. Supervisor FSQ

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade: Grade 05

Requisition ID: 43340

About the role.
The Sr. Supervisor (Hygienist) provides leadership and direction for factory GMP, sanitation, pest control, and hygienic design programs. This role ensures the consistent application of the Quality Management System within the facility and serves as the guardian of hygiene and sanitation compliance. The position requires strong expertise in sanitation principles, methods, and technologies to maintain a safe and compliant manufacturing environment.

What you'll be doing.

  • Ensure factory sanitation programs are implemented, validated, and sustained to maintain a sanitary production environment
  • Partner with the sanitation team to establish and maintain validated SSOPs, including cross-contact and allergen management controls
  • Lead hygienic design and zoning reviews for existing and new processes, including facility and capital project inputs
  • Serve as leader of the factory HACCP and Food Safety teams, identifying hazards and ensuring appropriate control measures
  • Support PRP verification activities and connect outcomes back to the Food Safety team
  • Lead root cause analysis for hygiene-related incidents (biological, physical, or chemical)
  • Conduct Food Safety Risk Assessments to ensure compliance in plant operations
  • Oversee certification programs and ensure adherence to regulatory and audit standards
  • Collaborate with Quality and Food Safety leadership on product innovation and ingredient changes
  • Manage internal audit programs and lead audit readiness for AIB and BRC while driving continuous improvement initiatives


What you'll need to be successful.

  • Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science/Technology, Food Sanitation, or a related field
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in food plant sanitation with supervisory responsibilities preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Food Safety, sanitation practices, FSMA HACCP, 5S, GMP, and SSOP development
  • Professional GMP or sanitation training (e.g., AIB, ASI) preferred
  • Pest control training or certification (e.g., State Pesticide Certification, Purdue Correspondence Course) preferred


About the team.
Reporting to the Food Safety and Quality Manager, the Sr. Food Safety and Quality Supervisor leads one direct report and provides support and guidance to plant technicians across shifts. The role operates cross-functionally, collaborating closely with Quality, Food Safety, and Operations teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Compensation Package : $81,600.00 - $108,900.00 . USD annually + Bonus eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.

Job Family: Quality & Food Safety
Location(s): US - United States of America : Washington : Othello

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.

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