Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor

Finding the right place to grow your career isn’t (over) easy, so we’re here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you’ll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the “way things have always been done.” Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you’re into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you’ll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!

At Vital Farms, we are proud of our incredible stakeholders, and the diversity they represent from all areas and communities in which we operate and serve. We view this as a source of strength for us and your job is to help us make it even better.

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the implementation of all company’s policies, procedures, and activities involved in producing high quality products. They will maintain close working relationships with leadership and crew to support producing a high-quality product.  The Quality Assurance Supervisor will help identify, solve, and prevent problems affecting product food safety, quality, productivity, and regulatory compliance. The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor will report directly to the Food Safety & Quality Manager.

What You’ll Do:

• Support implementation and administration of quality programs (GMPs, Good Hygiene Practices, HACCP, Allergen Control, Cleaning and Sanitation, Pest Control, Equipment Calibration, Organic Certification, etc.) to ensure compliance.
• Support development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF System.
• Supervise and direct the hourly quality crew members by handling payroll, work assignments, evaluations, and coaching.
• Performs beginning and end-of-shift facility walk-through/audit to ensure compliance, cleanliness, upkeep, and completion of sanitary obligations.
• Proactively share knowledge, identify opportunities, and make recommendations to improve quality and work efficiency.
• Review Production Batch Records and other manufacturing-related documents to verify compliance and record keeping for all mandated manufacturing processes, quality checks, testing, sampling, and sanitation activities.
• Audit quality control of raw materials, packaging components, labels, and finished products to ensure compliance with established specifications and regulatory standards.
• Assist in the coordination of testing results involving finished products, raw materials, and packaging components and the appropriate release and hold programs associated with these materials.
• Oversee the “On Hold” product program, including the status, release, and destruction of “Rejected” products.
• Assist in investigating and correcting quality-related issues (including customer complaints) through collaboration with other departments.
• Plans, manages, and directs plant sanitation procedures, programs, and regulatory requirements, ensuring all plant equipment is clean and safe for production. Ensures compliance with all standard operating procedures. 
• Collaborates with ECS leadership to discuss quality and sanitation improvements, customize, and document plant procedures related to approved cleaning chemicals and cleaning schedules. 
• Mentors and motivates the crew, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth. Communicates performance standards to the crew, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance concerns.
• Ensure all crew have the resources and capabilities to effectively accomplish their responsibilities. 
• Lead and drive all sanitation activities on your assigned shift, ensuring equipment, production areas, and sanitation processes consistently meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Maintain a strong working knowledge of approved cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, the seven steps of sanitation, ATP verification, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Partner with operations and sanitation teams to verify cleaning effectiveness, investigate deficiencies, implement corrective actions, and promote a culture of sanitation excellence that protects product integrity, supports SQF compliance, and ensures the facility remains audit-ready at all times.
• Monitors microbiological reports from the plant to determine whether cleaning procedures are being followed. Implements corrective action as necessary. 
• Direct responsibility for the maintenance and recording of company KPI’s.
• Participate in all regulatory, third party and customer audits and inspections, and corrective action responses.
• Monitor the accuracy of reporting through comparison of Quality Dashboard and inventory management system counting sums.
• Maintain accurate training records for quality.
• Act like an owner and assist with projects as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with Quality and Manufacturing
• A strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices, preferably 21CFR Part 117, and food safety.
• HACCP certification and PCQI certification are preferred.
• Allergen Control training, 21CFR Part 117 training certification, and SQF Systems training are preferred.
• Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 118 Shell eggs and egg products requirements for egg handling, processing, and transportation to ensure safety and prevent contamination is preferred.
• Understanding of quality testing within the food manufacturing industry.
• The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and make effective decisions.
• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office applications) and computer-based applications.
• Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to details.
• Must be able to effectively communicate ideas (verbally and in writing), be a self-starter and handle difficult situations.
• You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
• You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
• You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
• You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
• You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.
• We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may have strengths we haven’t yet considered!

What We Bring to the Table

• A fast-paced, energetic environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
• Free eggs and butter, along with friends and family discounts.
• Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.

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