Fresh Del Monte

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Fresh Del Monte

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Plover • Wisconsin • United States

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About the role

  • Provide direction, oversight, support, and coordination of quality assurance and technical activities at the facility.
  • Ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures, food safety modernization requirements, regulatory standards, customer requirements, and internal quality standards.
  • Serve as a member of the plant leadership team and support food safety, quality systems, sanitation, audits, product disposition, traceability, training, and continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility.
  • Coordinate and ensure implementation of Corporate Quality and Technical Services policies and procedures.
  • Ensure product safety through development, review, and enforcement of company policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, corporate, and customer food safety and quality requirements.
  • Review and enforce company quality standards established by facility, regional, and corporate quality teams.
  • Coordinate internal audits, plant quality systems, and food safety programs.
  • Participate as a HACCP Team Member, Food Safety Coordinator, Quality Systems Coordinator, Food Defense Team Member, and Sanitation Program lead as applicable.
  • Manage complaint tracking, root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and audit response activities.
  • Coordinate traceability, recall readiness, and mock recall activities.
  • Track equipment calibration and ensure proper documentation of quality records.
  • Assist with supplier approval processes, private label and co-pack quality requirements, and customer audits.
  • Ensure annual plant quality plan objectives are met through ongoing review of performance metrics and corrective actions.
  • Supervise, coach, train, and develop hourly and seasonal employees within the quality department.
  • Coordinate employee training to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, sanitation, and GMP requirements.
  • Manage employee performance and ensure job responsibilities are completed accurately and efficiently.
  • Support staffing plans, scheduling, and labor utilization within the department.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
  • Work closely with Human Resources on employee relations, discipline, and performance management activities.
  • Enforce compliance with all Del Monte safety policies, GMPs, environmental requirements, and food safety standards.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and company regulations related to warehouse operations, food safety, and employee safety.
  • Promote a culture of safety through training, coaching, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Support, facilitate, and assist with implementation of Del Monte Production Systems (DMPS) and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Biology, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing quality assurance, including supervisory experience.
  • Previous supervisory experience required.
  • Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, GFSI, BRCGS, SQF, and food safety regulations.
  • Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification preferred or ability to obtain.
  • Strong understanding of food manufacturing quality systems, audits, traceability, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to lead, coach, motivate, and develop employees in a manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees, leadership, customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive corrective actions.
  • Strong decision-making ability with a sense of urgency and accountability.
  • Ability to train and empower employees while maintaining high performance expectations.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and quality-related systems.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English effectively.
  • Equivalent combinations of education, training, certifications, and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employer‑paid life & disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 7 Company Paid Holidays
  • 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
  • Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
  • Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
food safetyquality assuranceGMPsHACCPFSMAGFSIBRCGSSQFauditstraceability
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingcommunicationorganizationalinterpersonalproblem-solvinganalyticaldecision-makingflexibilityemployee development
Certifications
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)