Quality Systems Supervisor 1st Shift

Job Title: Quality Systems Supervisor – 1st ShiftLocation: Opelika, Alabama (Onsite)Employment Type: Full-TimeThe Quality Systems Supervisor – 1st Shift is responsible for leading food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance within a high-volume protein manufacturing environment. This role ensures strict adherence to HACCP programs, USDA/FSIS regulations, and pathogen control standards, particularly within ground beef production.The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on leadership experience on the manufacturing floor, deep food safety expertise, and the ability to drive compliance, traceability, and crisis readiness in a fast-paced, blue-collar environment.Key ResponsibilitiesFood Safety & Quality SystemsLead and manage HACCP programs and food safety systemsEnsure compliance with USDA / FSIS regulations and internal standardsOversee documentation, traceability, and product release processesMaintain audit readiness and regulatory compliancePathogen Control & MicrobiologyManage pathogen control programs, especially for ground beef productionOversee environmental monitoring and microbial testing programsEnsure sanitation effectiveness and contamination preventionSanitation & Environmental MonitoringSupervise sanitation programs and cleaning validation processesEnsure environmental swabbing, testing, and corrective actions are completedMaintain compliance with food safety and sanitation SOPsLeadership & Manufacturing Floor OversightLead quality teams in a high-volume, blue-collar manufacturing environmentProvide floor-level leadership, coaching, and performance managementEnsure adherence to quality standards across production operationsCompliance, Audits & Crisis ManagementSupport and lead internal and external audits (USDA, FSIS, customer audits)Ensure crisis readiness, traceability, and recall processesInvestigate non-conformances and implement CAPA actionsContinuous ImprovementDrive process improvements related to food safety and qualityAnalyze data and trends to improve product quality and reduce riskSupport technology adoption and system enhancementsRequired Qualifications (Must-Haves)2–4 years of HACCP & Food Safety Systems Leadership2–4 years of Pathogen Control experience (critical for ground beef)2–4 years of USDA / FSIS regulatory compliance experience2–4 years of Environmental Monitoring & Sanitation oversightExperience leading teams in a manufacturing / production floor environmentStrong knowledge of documentation, traceability, and crisis readinessPreferred Qualifications (Nice-To-Haves)Experience in protein / beef processing environmentsStrong microbiology knowledgeExperience with audits, customer interactions, and compliance systemsContinuous improvement mindset (Lean / Six Sigma exposure preferred)Experience managing crisis situations and risk mitigationAdditional Preferred CredentialsSQF Practitioner CertificationAdvanced HACCP or Internal Auditor CertificationFood Defense / Food Fraud TrainingDegree in Animal Science, Food Science, or related fieldRecruiter Submission Template:Full Name:Education (Technical Degree / Certification – Details):2- 4 years of HACCP & Food Safety Systems Leadership?2- 4 years of Pathogen Control Expertise (Critical for Ground Beef)?2- 4 years of USDA / FSIS & Regulatory Mastery (Non Negotiable)?2- 4 years of Environmental Monitoring & Sanitation Oversight?2- 4 years of Manufacturing Floor Authority / People Leadership in a Blue Collar Environment / Documentation, Traceability & Crisis Readiness?Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:Contact Number:Email ID:LinkedIn Profile URL:Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):Notice Period (in weeks):Current Work Authorization Status:Expected Salary:Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work in Opelika, AL 36801?