QA Supervisor - VA

Job Title: QA Supervisor Reports to: QA Manager/Head of QALocation: Stafford, VAJob Type: Full-time/Exempt Salary Range: 1st shift $70,000, 2nd shift $75,000 About the Company: Warabeya North America is a leading food manufacturer specializing in high-quality fresh and ready-to-eat food products. As part of the global Warabeya Nichiyo Group headquartered in Japan, we are dedicated with years of food innovation with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Job Title: QA Supervisor Reports to: QA Manager/Head of QALocation: Stafford, VAJob Type: Full-time/Exempt Salary Range: 1st shift $70,000, 2nd shift $75,000 About the Company: Warabeya North America is a leading food manufacturer specializing in high-quality fresh and ready-to-eat food products. As part of the global Warabeya Nichiyo Group headquartered in Japan, we are dedicated with years of food innovation with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Our North American operations are growing, offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and growth together with the company.Position Summary:  QA supervisor leads and coordinates food safety and quality assurance (FSQA) program designed to ensure the safety and quality of products consistent with established standards for VA Plant and interacts with USDA/FSIS inspectors to maintain regulatory compliance.Key Responsibilities:  Suggest and plan an action for prevention and measures related to risks of quality management Ensure all product specifications are met daily Check the quality of product and inspection of plant sanitation Maintain and supervise Pre-requisite Program calendar activities, verification, and validation Conduct food safety, sanitation, pest control, GMP's, facility inspections, and internal audits Participate in internal and external food safety, quality, and regulatory audits Ensure product labels are verified at every stage correctly Coordinate FSQA required training plan with supervisors and address any lapses in training Ensure that all new specifications are distributed to all pertinent personnel Review products to ensure they meet internal and supplier specifications Maintain all supplier documentation; letters of guarantee, audits, COA's, and supplier shelf-life letters Follow and understand product recall/traceability procedures Communicate and coordinate effectively with all internal departments Plan and perform education related to quality assurance (GMP) and collaborate with HR on employee training and procedures Follow and enforce all GMP and PPE procedures daily Follow and enforce all food safety and quality rules and regulations requirements Organize and maintain filing of QA documents Hire and train new QA techs as needed Maintain QA techs work schedules (daily, weekly, and monthly), task assignments, and vacation coverageAdditional Responsibilities:Research and suggest paperless solutions for daily QA tasks and propose some options Perform other duties as assignedThe Company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities of this role as needed to meet business requirements.Qualifications: Required3+ years of food safety role in the food manufacturing industry Experience and knowledge of food safety programs such as HACCP, Seafood HACCP, Food Defense, PCQI, Sanitation, SQF, and GMP English and Spanish proficiency in both oral and writtenKnowledge of government regulations and role of FDA, USDA, Food Code & Crisis Management MS office and ERP proficiencyProblem identification and corrective action implementation skillsActively listens and communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms, adapting to the audience as neededAbility to perform accurate and efficient numerical calculationsTime management and task prioritization skillsConsistently produces accurate, thorough, and well-organized workMust have a hands-on work ethic Strong leadership skills to lead team and motivate employeesTraining and instructional delivery skillsAbility to work onsite (remote work is not an option) Flexible to work scheduled hours including evenings, weekends, and holidaysApplicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the employment begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.PreferredBachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Biology, Chemistry, or related field Certification in HACCP, Seafood HACCP, Food Defense, PCQI, Sanitation, SQF and GMPWork Environment and Workplace:Work is primarily performed in an indoor environment, including office, laboratory, kitchen, manufacturing, and warehouse settingsThe role may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, regular exposure to conditions such as hot and cold temperatures, humidity, and confined spaces depending on job dutiesThe noise level in the work environment is typically moderateThe work environments may include exposure to food ingredients and cleaning agents Physical Requirement: To successfully perform the essential functions of this role, the employee must be able to:Must be able to remain in a stationary position and/or move for extended periodsSafely handle raw materials, ingredients, finished products, and packaging materials in a production settingLift, transport, maneuver materials, or equipment weighing up to approximately 25 poundsBend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently to access materials, equipment, and work areasMaintain visual acuity to read labels, monitors, safety indicators, and production instructionsCommunicate effectively using speech, written language, hearing, and visual observation in person, by phone, and via virtual platformsTravel Requirements:This position may require domestic travel (including by air and car) Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching Dental/Medical, Vision insurance - 100% paid employee's premium Life Insurance Paid Time Off