QA Supervisor

Schwartz Brothers Restaurants is a locally owned and operated, innovative business with strong community involvement, offering our guests consistent high-quality products and service at a fair value.

We are committed to controlled growth within the Pacific Northwest and believe that we can achieve our financial goals through managing our restaurants, catering, and production facilities with carefully selected, qualified, and trained personnel. Continued development of management skills and systems are critical to our long-term success.

We believe that it is important to treat each person, whether guest, Team Member, or vendor, with honesty, courtesy, and respect.

• Develop and implement quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate the QA technicians’ activities to ensure all products meet quality standards such as GMP, Pre-op’s, label controls, allergens segregation, critical controls performance, food safety preventive controls, etc.
• Schedule and coordinate work assignments for QA technicians.
• Oversee the implementation of SQF/HACCP plans and other food safety programs.
• Review Food Safety and Quality software, records, and develop/update as needed.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of the production process.
• Monitor and analyze customer complaints and feedback.
• Implement corrective actions to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Creating a trending report of cGMP’s discrepancies.
• Perform and oversee testing of in-process products and finished products.
• Environmental testing and working with the Sanitation Manager on out-of-spec.
• Analyze test results and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain detailed records of quality assurance activities and test results.
• Conduct training sessions on quality and safety standards for all staff.
• Review and analyze data gathered from suppliers, vendors, and contractors.
• Work closely with production, packaging, and R&D teams to resolve quality issues and implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations and industry standards.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field is preferred.
• At least two (2) years’ experience as a QA Supervisor or similar role in a food manufacturing environment, preferably in bakery.
• Good working knowledge of all FDA food manufacturing rules and regulations including FSMA/HARPC and food defense.
• Knowledge and working experience with food safety principles such as cGMP, SQF, HACCP, and Kosher principles.
• Knowledge of food technology, food microbiology, and safe food handling procedures.
• HACCP trained and certified required (within 3 years).
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in using quality assurance software and tools.
• Flexible work schedule – ability to work nights and weekends when needed. Ability to work long hours during audits.
• Multilingual is preferred

Benefits

• Discounted meals at Daniel's Broiler
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match!
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits such as LTD, STD, and commuting benefits
• Opportunity for growth and development-- we promote from within!
• Length of Service bonuses
• Team Member Referral program
• Free Employee Assistance Program with access to personal and financial resources, emotional support, and legal guidance

Schwartz Brothers Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Schwartz Brothers Restaurants is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at  or via email.

Rate of Pay: $25.00-$30.00/hour, DOE

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