Quality Supervisor-Bilingual (Eng/Spanish)

Job Title: Quality Supervisor-BilingualDepartment: Quality Assurance / Quality ControlLocation: HighbridgeReports To: Food Safety and Compliance ManagerJob Type: Full-time/ExemptPosition Summary:The Quality Supervisor is responsible for overseeing quality assurance and quality control processes in our pet food manufacturing facility. This role ensures that all products meet regulatory, safety, and company quality standards. The Quality Supervisor leads a team of specialists, manages quality documentation, supports audits, and collaborates with cross-functional departments to ensure continuous improvement in food safety and product quality.Key Responsibilities:Supervise daily QA/QC activities including receiving, in-process checks, product testing, and sanitation verification.Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as FDA, USDA, and GMPs.Monitor and enforce food safety standards including HACCP, SQFReview documentation for records, deviations, and corrective actions.Lead internal audits and support third-party audits and inspections.Investigate and resolve quality issues in coordination with operations.Train and coach QA specialists and production staff on quality procedures and best practices.Manage retention samples, lab equipment calibration, and environmental monitoring programs.Qualifications:Education:Bachelors degree in food science, Animal Science, Microbiology, or a related field (preferred)Experience:3+ years in a quality assurance role in food or pet food manufacturing2+ year in a supervisory or leadership positionSkills:Bilingual, English/SpanishComputer skillsKnowledge of pet food industry regulations (AAFCO, FDA, FSMA)Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and GFSI standardsExcellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systemsAbility to work in a fast-paced, manufacturing environmentCertifications (preferred but not required):HACCP CertificationSQF Practitioner or BRC knowledgePCQI CertificationWorking Conditions:May require extended periods of standing or walkingMust be able to lift up to 2550 lbs occasionallyMay require off-shift work depending on production needsCompensation details: 75000-85000 Yearly SalaryPIa52c5dedcd33-26289-39264315