Quality Assurance Supervisor - Kennesaw, GA

Job Description

This is an exempt level position.

The Quality Assurance Supervisor - 3rd Shift provides onsite leadership and oversight of Quality Assurance activities during overnight operations. This role serves as the primary QA authority during assigned shifts, ensuring compliance with cGMPs, FDA regulations, and internal quality systems while supporting production, warehouse, and fermentation operations. The position is responsible for real-time quality decision-making, personnel oversight, documentation review, and effective communication with QA leadership to maintain product quality and food safety.

• Provide direct supervision and direction to QA Technicians and QA Tech Leads during assigned shift
• Serve as the primary onsite QA authority during 3rd shift operations
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs and FDA regulations including 21 CFR 111 and 117
• Oversee in-process inspections, line clearances, sampling activities, and batch record execution
• Review completed batch records, logbooks, and QA documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Identify, document, and elevate deviations, nonconformances, and quality events
• Initiate and support investigations related to quality incidents and assist with CAPA development and closure
• Perform routine QA walkthroughs of production, warehouse, sanitation, and fermentation areas
• Verify adherence to sanitation, hygiene, pest control, and food safety requirements
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to QA staff
• Ensure effective shift handoff communication to QA leadership and incoming shifts
• Support SOP development, revisions, and training execution
• Verify training completion and skills matrix compliance for QA personnel
• Participate in internal audits and inspection readiness activities
• Promote a strong quality and food safety culture through active floor presence and leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned by QA Management

• Strong knowledge of cGMPs, FDA regulations, and quality systems
• Ability to make sound quality decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated leadership and personnel management skills
• Strong documentation, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to interpret and apply SOPs, batch records, and regulatory requirements
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently during off-shift hours
• Ability to work on the production floor including standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor's degree in a scientific or related field is preferred.

• Three to five years of Quality Assurance experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience working within cGMP and FDA-regulated operations
• Experience with batch record review, deviations, and investigation

• Prior supervisory or lead experience
• Experience in dietary supplement, food, or fermentation manufacturing
• Experience supporting regulatory or third-party audits
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$58,100.00 - $

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and…