Quality Assurance Supervisor

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Salary $80,000 – $85,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Paid Relocation to the Upper Midwest

Are you a confident, hands-on Quality Assurance leader who isn't afraid to challenge the status quo? We're seeking a proactive QA Supervisor to lead a quality team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This position requires someone who can make sound decisions, stand behind them with facts and data, and build strong partnerships with production.

What you'll do as the QA Supervisor:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Quality Technicians.

• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, ensuring quality and food safety standards are met.

• Oversee laboratory testing, including microbial analysis, pH, Brix, water activity, fats, and solids.

• Monitor product quality, investigate issues, and drive corrective actions.

• Partner with production and other departments to resolve concerns while confidently advocating for quality.

• Support food safety programs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we are looking for in the QA Supervisor:

• Quality assurance leadership experience in food manufacturing, preferably dairy.

• Hands-on laboratory and microbiological testing experience.

• Strong leadership skills with the confidence to challenge decisions using facts and data.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional teamwork skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• HACCP, SQF, PCQI certification, or food safety audit experience is a plus.

• Flexibility to support production teams across shifts as needed.

Ready to make an impact? If you’re a quality-minded leader who enjoys being on the production floor, developing people, and driving improvements, we’d love to hear from you!

TO APPLY: Email your resume Jeannie@austinallen.com in MS Word or PDF.

* All Interview, relocation, & fee expenses paid by hiring companies. Hiring companies offer excellent compensation packages, benefits, and, where available, generous relocation assistance or packages.

Areas of Specialization...

* Engineering * Six Sigma Black Belts * Accounting * Distribution * Human Resources

* Materials / Purchasing * Quality Engineers & Managers * Manufacturing Management