Job Summary

A growing food and beverage production organization in Hanford, CA is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead QA Lab and QC operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a quality professional with strong food safety knowledge, hands-on manufacturing experience, and the leadership ability to coach teams while protecting product integrity.

This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on food safety, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement. The work environment values accountability, teamwork, strong leadership, and operational excellence. Candidates can expect a stable setting with career growth potential, supportive leadership, and exposure to key compliance programs, certifications, and food safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise daily QA Lab activities and QC operations on the production floor.
- Oversee inspections, testing programs, quality checks, and hold/release procedures.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, FSMS, FSSC 22000 standards, and food safety requirements.
- Lead mock recalls, audit preparation, documentation review, and food safety initiatives.
- Train, coach, and mentor QA/QC team members while reinforcing company policies and quality standards.
- Track quality metrics, maintain accurate records, identify trends, and support continuous improvement efforts.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $95,000 to $110,000 per year.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave.
- Career growth opportunities with leadership support.

How to Apply? Send your resume to k a r l a m@appleone.com Subject: Quality Assurance Supervisor. Take the next step in your career and lead quality operations in a company that values safety, compliance, and excellence!

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
- 3 or more years of QA/QC experience in food manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety systems, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience working with laboratory procedures, production floor quality checks, and documentation standards.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- HACCP Certification.
- PCQI Certification.
- Experience with FSSC 22000 standards.
- Bilingual English and Spanish skills.

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