Job Description

Food Safety, Quality Assurance, & Sanitation Supervisor

Job Description

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Fulfillment

Employment Type: Full-time, on-site

Shift: Day shift 

Schedule: Company’s Hours of Operation are 6:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Thursday, and 8:00 am - 5:00 pm on Friday. F lexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed 

Position: Exempt

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 annually

Company Description: Nutrient Survival provides high-quality performance nutrition food and drinks made with real ingredients and powerful nutrition for Americans to stay healthy, strong, and alert. Our Special Ops grade nutrition is perfect for today's challenges and everything ahead. We are a team of passionate individuals committed to making a difference in the world. We are headquartered in a 100,000 sq. ft. facility with our offices, test kitchens, ovens, food prep equipment, freeze-drier, packaging and shipping, all in one place. Here, we stay focused on quality and consistency in every batch, almost making food personally upon order.

Job description

The Food Safety, Quality Assurance, & Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all sanitation processes and practices meet the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and regulatory compliance. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring that food products are produced in a hygienic environment, meet regulatory requirements, and comply with company policies. The coordinator will monitor daily sanitation procedures, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with food safety standards to guarantee that the final product is safe for consumers. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of food safety protocols, sanitation processes, and quality assurance programs. Back up Quality Director and Sanitation Tech.

Responsibilities

• The FSQA & Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all sanitation processes and practices meet the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and regulatory compliance
• This position plays a crucial role in ensuring that food products are produced in a hygienic environment, meet regulatory requirements, and comply with company policies
• The Supervisor will monitor daily sanitation procedures, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with food safety standards to guarantee that the final product is safe for consumers
• The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of food safety protocols, sanitation processes, and quality assurance programs

Sanitation Management :

• Develop, implement, and maintain sanitation procedures for all production and storage areas
• Monitor sanitation activities to ensure compliance with both internal and external food safety standards, such as FDA, GMP and HACCP
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with sanitation standards
• Oversee the proper use of cleaning agents, disinfectants, and equipment to ensure safety and effectiveness
• Support sanitation tasks as needed, including cleaning or disassembling/assembling equipment

Food Safety Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal food safety regulations, including FDA, GMP and HACCP requirements as well as SQF requirements
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of sanitation programs, including allergen control and pest control
• Conduct risk assessments and audits and recommend corrective actions to address any food safety concerns
• Stay up to date on industry regulations and best practices, ensuring the company’s sanitation/pest control program evolves with current standards
• Ensure adherence to workplace safety standards in relation to sanitation activities

Quality Control:

• Perform daily pre-operation inspection of food processing areas to identify any areas of concern regarding cleanliness or sanitation practices
• Review production lines and equipment to ensure compliance with sanitation procedures and overall cleanliness
• Implement and monitor pest control programs to prevent contamination risks
• Collaborate with other members of FSQA to ensure microbiological testing and environmental sampling is performed as required to ensure product safety
• Assist in the development and execution of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for quality and sanitation
• Ensure quality for food grade products and customer satisfaction
• Support the investigation and resolution of customer complaints

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of sanitation activities, inspections, and corrective actions
• Prepare and present reports on sanitation and food safety performance metrics
• Assist with audits conducted by regulatory agencies, customers, and third parties
• Report findings, trends, and areas of concern to management, and provide recommendations for improvement
• Ensure that all necessary documentation is compliant with all regulatory agencies and SQF

Team Leadership:

• Provide coaching and guidance to sanitation staff to promote a culture of food safety and continuous improvement
• Schedule and assign tasks to ensure efficiencies, effectiveness of the program and timely completion of sanitation activities 
• Foster a positive and productive working environment by encouraging collaboration and teamwork
• Schedule rotation possible to audit sanitation during alternate hours
• Review and approve timecards and time off requests to ensure balance with coverage
• Conduct performance reviews 
• Provide new hire and ongoing training

Competencies

• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, FDA, SQF, OSHA and other food safety regulations
• Knowledge of microbiological testing methods and environmental monitoring
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Proficient skills in Microsoft office suite (Word, excel and power point, dynamics)
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams
• Ability to identify non-compliance
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, that may be wet, cold, or hot
• Ability to foster a positive and productive working environment by encouraging collaboration and teamwork
• Ability to perform extensive standing, driving, walking, reaching, and climbing; to lift up to 50lbs. regularly; to occasionally manipulate greater weight with assistance, to transport and stock assigned supplies and materials; to pick-up delivered stock and materials upon request, and to wear personal protective equipment as required
• Ability to bend, sit, stoop, and climb to reach materials (must be able to climb a step ladder to perform work)
• Ability to live PACK values

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, or a related field preferred 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in FSQA or sanitation in a food manufacturing industry or additional experience required for preferred education
• Experience in conducting inspections and audits
• Fluent in Spanish preferred 

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