Quality Manager

Job Title:

FSQA Supervisor (Contract)

We are seeking an experienced FSQA Supervisor to support food safety and quality operations at a food manufacturing facility in Buena Park, CA. This is a hands-on contract opportunity focused on providing production floor support during a critical SQF audit period.

Despite the title, this position is not a traditional supervisory role with direct reports. Instead, the FSQA Supervisor will serve as the primary quality resource on the floor, acting as a bridge between QA Technicians, the Quality Manager, and Corporate QA. This individual will help maintain compliance, support daily quality operations, conduct GMP audits, review documentation, and assist with post-audit corrective actions.

This position is expected to last approximately 2-3 months, although the duration may be extended based on business needs.

• Provide day-to-day food safety and quality assurance support within the production environment.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for QA Technicians before issues are elevated to the Quality Manager.
• Review, verify, and sign off on quality documentation, including PCQI-related records and food safety documentation.
• Conduct GMP audits and identify compliance gaps, deficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives throughout the facility.
• Assist with investigations and resolution of:
  • GMP deviations
  • Product holds
  • Foreign material incidents
  • Labeling discrepancies
  • Documentation concerns
  • Food safety deviations
• Partner with Operations and Quality teams to ensure compliance with company policies and food safety programs.
• Support SQF audit preparation activities and provide on-the-floor support during the audit.
• Assist with corrective actions, audit findings, and follow-up activities after the audit has been completed.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to QA Technicians while maintaining strong floor presence and visibility.

• Strong background in Food Safety and Quality Assurance within a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience reviewing and approving quality documentation.
• Demonstrated GMP audit experience.
• Knowledge of food safety systems, compliance programs, and quality management processes.
• Ability to identify risks, investigate quality concerns, and implement corrective actions.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or guiding QA teams in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• PCQI Certification required.
• HACCP Certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership, lead, or supervisory experience within Quality Assurance or Food Safety.
• Experience supporting SQF audits preferred.
• Experience with fresh, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, or specialty food manufacturing highly preferred.
• Experience with products such as salsa, dips, refrigerated foods, fresh foods, or similar product categories is a plus.
• Candidates with pharmaceutical manufacturing quality experience may be considered if they possess strong quality systems knowledge and PCQI certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field preferred; relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of education.

This position operates within a food manufacturing facility in Buena Park, CA. The role requires a strong presence on the production floor and frequent interaction with QA Technicians, Operations, Quality Management, and Corporate QA teams. The environment includes cold and wet production areas with temperatures ranging between approximately 40-45°F.

The schedule is Monday through Friday with a 7:00 AM…