RTH FSQA Superintendent

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online  and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber‑rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto‑friendly, and dietitian‑approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next‑level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings.

The FSQA Superintendent provides support to the Tempo Ready to Heat (RTH) Team in ensuring that core Food Safety & Quality programs are maintained in a state of compliance. The FSQA Superintendent leads by example in driving food safety culture.

• Ensure the enforcement of key aspects of Home Chef RTH Food Safety and Quality Systems, designed to meet the regulatory, Food Safety and Quality requirements to assure compliance with SQF requirements.
• Assist in the gathering, trending and reporting of metrics that effectively measure and communicate performance.
• Works closely with the plant teams and cross‑functionally in understanding, identifying gaps and proposing changes to RTH processes that affect quality systems compliance.
• Responsible for reviewing production and CCP records for weekly positive release of all RTH meals

• Respond and provide solutions to escalations in a 24/7 production environment
• Provide coverage support as needed in a 24/7 production environment
• Work with recruiting teams to adequately staff each shift
• Assist supervisors in personnel coaching as needed

• Identify gaps in programs through internal audit or CAPA
• Provide thorough corrective actions to deviations and gaps through partnership with FSQA team and cross‑functional team members
• Deliver training to plant FSQA teams related to program rollout
• Deliver communication with plant and corporate stakeholders regarding new or updated programs

• Lead weekly supervisory meetings
• Perform as subject matter expert to new programs rollouts
• Identify and coach supervisory team on developmental opportunities
• Conduct performance reviews on direct reports

Travel Requirements:
This position may require up to 10% travel

• Completion of a two‑year program such as an Associate degree
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in quality assurance, food safety, food distribution, food manufacturing, supply chain, or related field
• Previous experience with GFSI, SQF and USDA audits preferred.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining food safety and quality programs
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Self‑starter who is results‑oriented, resourceful, and takes initiative
• Capable of handling multiple responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to embrace change and learn quickly in a fast‑paced environment

• Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE
  30 for $30 off your first order!
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401k program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and…