FSQA PM Supervisor

EXEMPT: Yes                                                             DIVISION: Daily’s Premium Meats

LOCATION: Saint Joseph, MO                                  REPORTS TO: FSQA Assist Manager/Manager

 

SUMMARY: The FSQA Supervisor leads the Food Safety and Quality Assurance team on the PM shift and partners closely with Operations to ensure alignment of food safety and quality goals. This role is responsible for implementing, training, verifying, and communicating FSQA programs—including GMPs, SQF, SSOPs, HACCP, and QA protocols—while ensuring compliance with USDA requirements.

The FSQA Supervisor serves as a key liaison between FSQA staff, Operations, and USDA personnel, supports customer complaint investigations, assists with third‑party audit preparation, and ensures adequate FSQA staffing, coverage, and competency to meet regulatory and operational needs.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT – Leads and develops the FSQA team to ensure alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements. Coaches and educates team members on products, food safety practices, and FSQA policies while reinforcing ownership, accountability, and consistent execution.

 

 

• COMMUNICATION – Serves as a primary point of contact for FSQA‑related inquiries including product specifications, regulatory requirements, foreign material investigations, pre‑shipment review, and other quality issues. Provides technical guidance to plant personnel and conducts regular departmental meetings to communicate priorities and reinforce procedures.

 

 

• REGULATORY COMPLIANCE – Acts as a facility contact for USDA personnel and supports daily interactions related to food safety programs, policies, and plant conditions. Guides FSQA staff and plant personnel to ensure compliance with USDA requirements and assists with investigation and resolution of non‑compliance issues.

 

 

• POLICIES & PROCEDURES – Implements and trains employees on FSQA programs including HACCP, GMPs, SQF, SSOPs, QA protocols, and food safety programs. Supports FSQA components of orientation and assists with periodic review and updates of procedures as needed.

 

 

• ELECTRONIC SOFTWARE – Leads training, use, and first‑level troubleshooting of electronic audit and documentation systems. Assists with system configuration, maintenance, and ongoing audit readiness.
• CODE OF CONDUCT & BUSINESS ETHICS – Follows the company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics policy and demonstrates integrity, accountability, and ethical judgment in all responsibilities.
  
  

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Directly supervises Quality Technicians and FSQA Coordinator(s), overseeing daily activities including scheduling, task assignments, auditing performance, and documentation completion.
• Provides ongoing coaching, guidance, and corrective feedback to support employee development and consistent execution of FSQA standards.
• Completes annual performance evaluations, communicates performance expectations, recognizes accomplishments, and proactively addresses performance concerns.

 

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in food safety, quality, or regulatory roles.
• Experience in a food manufacturing or production environment required; pork, meat, or bacon processing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop employees in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the a