Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor

Nature Best Precut & Produce, LLC is dedicated to delivering exceptionally fresh, high-quality produce to its customers. The company combines hand and machine cutting methods to achieve the best taste, texture, and appearance for each product. Its operations are designed around a proactive, quality‑focused approach that prioritizes food safety and consistency. Team members join a culture that values thoughtful processes, attention to detail, and pride in delivering the “best” in every product.

This is a full‑time, on‑site Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor role located in the Greater Houston area. The supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily food safety and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with internal programs, regulatory requirements, and customer standards. This role provides hands‑on leadership to FSQA staff, supports audits and inspections, and works cross‑functionally to maintain product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in a fast‑paced food production environment.

• Quality & Food Safety Oversight:
  Supervise daily FSQA activities across production, warehouse, and shipping areas. Ensure compliance with SQF, GMP, HACCP, SOPs, and customer requirements. Verify completion and accuracy of food safety, quality, and sanitation records. Oversee product inspections, in‑process checks, and finished product verification.
• Leadership & Team Support:
  Supervise, train, and coach QA Technicians and QA Leads. Assign daily tasks and ensure adequate FSQA coverage for all shifts. Reinforce expectations related to GMPs, food safety culture, and documentation accuracy. Support onboarding and ongoing training of FSQA staff.
• Issue Management & Corrective Actions:
  Identify, investigate, and document food safety or quality deviations. Place product on hold when necessary and coordinate disposition with management. Lead or support root‑cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Audits & Regulatory Compliance:
  Support third‑party, customer, and regulatory audits and inspections. Assist with preparation of audit documentation and responses. Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure audit findings are addressed and closed in a timely manner.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Operations leadership. Communicate food safety and quality expectations clearly across departments. Support sanitation pre‑op inspections and operational readiness. Promote a strong food safety culture throughout the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, or related field preferred.
• Experience:
  
  4+ years of FSQA or food safety experience within a food production or processing environment.
• At least 1‑2 years of supervisor or lead experience.
• Skills:
  
  Prior experience working under GMP, HACCP, and food safety programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, or mentor others.
• Conflict resolution and coaching.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in cold, wet environment for extended periods.
• Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to use measurement tools, scales, thermometers, and verification devices.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong commitment to food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to stand as a role model for GMPs and safety practices.
• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• May require flexibility and ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime during peak production periods.