FSQA Supervisor - Livingston Plant (Nights)

Pay Range: $69,400 - $82,285

Purpose of the Position:

The primary function of a Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Supervisor is to oversee and enforce all food safety and quality programs within a food production facility. This position manages a team of Quality Technicians and collaborates closely with other departments to ensure that products meet or exceed regulatory requirements, internal standards, and customer expectations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Hire, supervise, and train hourly FSQA technicians in the monitoring, verification, and validation of food safety programs such as HACCP, SSOP, and pre-requisites programs, as well as Foster Farms corporate programs including metal detection, allergen, pest control and others
• Monitor data and addressing processing, sanitation, and maintenance-related issues in a timely manner though active involvement
• Communicate non-conformances (product quality or regulatory) to FSQA and Operations Management in a timely manner.
• Place nonconforming product on FSQA hold if it does not meet Foster Farms standards, customer expectations or legal requirements.
• Partner with FSQA and Operations Management to make decisions regarding product disposition, including release or disposal of product
• Interface with USDA/FSIS personnel for regulatory issues, non-compliance resolution and information requests.
• Provide written and verbal communication support to the production management team for establishing corrective and preventive actions and responding to non-compliances.
• Assist Operations Management in training new production team members to ensure compliance with GMP, food safety requirements, and quality standards
• Coach, mentor and develop FSQA team members
• Assist in developing and maintaining current FSQA programs, making adjustments as necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards
• Demonstrate ability to carry out responsibilities independently while following the direction and guidance of FSQA and Operations Managment
• Maintain FSQA data reporting systems, communicate trends and conduct root-cause analysis to management for deficiency resolution and process improvement
• Actively participate in projects in FSQA and Operations projects and initiatives to modify, retrofit and improve performance from a food safety and/or quality perspective
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• BS Degree preferred (preferably Food Science, Meat/Animal Science, or related science field) or equivalent of four years’ experience in food safety, preferably in food manufacturing industry
• Minimum of two years in management or equivalent leadership role
• Previous exposure to food processing, food safety, and/or quality programs is preferred
• Previous experience with HACCP, SSOP programs, and/or FSIS food safety regulations is preferred
• Detail oriented with analytical aptitude; exposure to Statistical Process Control is beneficial
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels in the organization
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or English/Punjabi) preferred, depending on location
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP, with the ability to create reports, analyze data, and prepare professional presentations
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to travel for limited business-related visits (other plants) or conferences up to 25%