Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Kitchen Quality Assurance Supervisor
Reports to : Kitchen Manager
FLSA Status : Exempt
Location : Minooka, IL
Salary : $47,000-$52,000K+
Benefits : Medical, AD&D, Dental
Job Purpose :
The Kitchen Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor is an integral part of the Quality Assurance team, responsible for maintaining and supervising QA procedures in food manufacturing operations of Ready-to-Eat Products. This role ensures compliance with food safety standards, oversees quality programs, and acts as the primary contact for regulatory inspections.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Supervise the Kitchen QA team during processing to verify GMPs, HACCP, Risk-Based Preventive Controls, Allergen Control, and SSOPs.
- Train associates in kitchen policies, procedures, and responsibilities.
- Ensure compliance with customer vendor requirements for food safety, hygiene, and product specifications throughout the kitchen, and maintain accurate QA documentation.
- Research and update state food code regulations, and manage Public Health Inspection Reports.
- Report to : Kitchen QA Technicians, Sanitation Lead.
- Regular interaction with : Kitchen & Cheese Production Supervisors, National QA Manager, Kitchen / QA General Manager, Cheese General Manager, and R&D Supervisor.
Education and Experience :
1-3 years of experience in Food Quality Assurance.HACCP certification required;Allergen and GMP training preferred.SQF Practitioner, Food Defense Coordinator, PCQI certification a plus.Additional Responsibilities :
Ensure compliance with Minimum Vendor GMP and Food Safety Requirements.Conduct internal audits of kitchen operations and maintain readiness for third-party audits.Investigate customer store complaints promptly.Serve as the point of contact for regulatory agencies such as FDA, USDA, and local health inspectors.Education :
HACCP Certification.Food Defense Certification.SQF Practitioner.College Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred.Computer Skills :
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word) and WMS systems.Familiarity with SAP and WMS / Gold system preferred.Reasoning Ability :
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and lead a diverse team.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :
Ability to work in environments with limited headroom (72 inches).Work in refrigerated environments with temperatures ranging from 32 F to 36 F.Stand for extended periods, occasionally work overtime, evenings, or weekends as needed.Additional Information :
Please read below :
Ability to work in a Distribution Center environment with a variety of temperaturesMust be able to work weekends and holidays as neededDays company closed : Christmas and New Years, Thanksgiving they work or work 1 / 2 dayDuring their go-live period (projects) employees can work 10 hours a dayVacation Time Blackout period during busy season Company has blackout dates where no one can take vacation October-FebruaryThe schedule usually 1st shift but must have open availability