Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor

The role

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor provides leadership in developing and monitoring company quality, food safety, and employee safety requirements. This role involves leading quality assurance and sanitation program execution, internal auditing, and compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining an active presence on the warehouse floor.

What you will do

• Develops and implements Quality and Food Safety policies and programs
• Conducts annual reviews of Food Safety Plans, Training Material, Sanitation Processes, and food defense protocols
• Collects, analyzes, and summarizes data to create and monitor food safety KPIs
• Leads the team of QA/QC & Sanitation Technicians
• Integrates employee safety protocols into daily quality operations
• Conducts regular safety audits and risk assessments
• Collaborates with facilities and operations teams regarding ergonomic and safety requirements
• Manages supplier compliance and documentation using TraceGains and other platforms
• Interacts directly with suppliers regarding non-conformances
• Verifies the accuracy of regulatory documentation and records

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing), Food Science, Supply Chain, or a related technical field
• 2–5 years of experience in a Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, or Process Engineering role within a manufacturing, food production, or high-volume fulfillment environment
• Strong proficiency in Data Analysis and Statistical Process Control
• Experience with Project Management methodologies
• FDA PCQI Certified
• USDA-AMS & FSIS
• GFSI-specifically SQF Preactititioner
• FSMA regulations
• HACCP Certified
• Supplier Management experience
• OSHA and Safety Management experience
• Exceptional communication skills

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles (Green Belt is a plus)
• Spanish-strongly preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 paid in weekly installments
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• Commuter benefits

About the company

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. The company delivers organic produce, meats, seafood, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states.