A Carson-based 3PL company is seeking a passionate and detail-driven Food Safety Quality Supervisor to lead our commitment to the highest standards of food safety and quality assurance. In this role, youll oversee a dedicated team to ensure our SQF program remains compliant and continuously improved, meeting customer, regulatory, and industry expectations. If you excel in a fast-paced logistics environment, have a sharp eye for compliance, and take pride in safeguarding the storage and distribution of food products, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic 3PL setting.
Job Title: Food Safety Quality Supervisor
Pay Rate: $26.00 - $31.00
Hours: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday onsite
Job Overview:
The Food Safety Quality Supervisor is responsible to oversee the continued compliance of our SQF food safety program and to meet safety, regulatory and customer requirements through close collaboration with other departments/areas of the business, ensuring appropriate implementation and maintenance of necessary documents and actions that meet
the companys commitment to the safe storage and distribution of food products for its diverse client base.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervision & Leadership
Lead and supervise the food safety and quality assurance team to ensure compliance with food safety programs.
Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements.
Ensure employees follow GDPs and Food Safety policies
Implement corrective action in case of non-conforming product or event.
SQF Practitioner Duties
Maintain Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification by supervision, implementation and maintenance of the SQF System.
Manage all aspects of quality documentation, sampling, analysis, pest prevention, inspections, training and other compliance requirements for customers, regulators, and the SQF system.
Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with SQF standards and help lead external audits.
Assist in the development of training programs for employees on SQF principles and ensure the proper implementation of procedures.
Handle compliance with regulatory standards, systems, processes and SOP updates.
Assess regulatory pathways for new product platforms and product modifications.
Assist with maintaining the various Quality Assurance files, including internal audits and supplier assessment documentation.
Investigate root cause of non-conformances and establish
corrective/preventive actions.
Prep in conjunction with other departments when necessary for regulatory audits and 3rd party audits.
Coordinate recall/recoup/market withdrawal activities when needed.
Conduct management reviews of the quality system.
Qualifications:
Accredited HACCP and PCQI training certification
SQF Practitioner experience in maintaining SQF Food Safety Code for Warehousing and Distribution operation
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with third-party audits and regulatory inspections.
Knowledge of FDA, CDPH, and other food safety regulations.