Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Oak Creek, WI, USA
In Person
Manufacturing Quality & TestValidation, Compliance & Quality Systems
About the job
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related curriculum.
- At least 3 years of experience in quality assurance management in a food manufacturing environment and a strong understanding of quality assurance systems, including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and Food and Drug Administration and/or United States Department of Agriculture regulations.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements in a food manufacturing environment.
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points training and certification.
- Preventive Controls Qualified Individual training.
- Safe Quality Food and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awareness.
- Familiarity with food microbiology.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft systems.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate and support the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Managers and their respective technician staff.
- Ensure scheduled personnel provide Food Safety and Quality Assurance coverage on all required days.
- Act as a back-up for Food Safety and Quality Assurance management staff as assigned by the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager.
- Ensure facilities comply with Food and Drug Administration regulatory requirements related to product safety and business policies for product quality, including daily recordkeeping reviews, and implement new requirements set by the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager.
- Ensure facilities comply with Global Food Safety Initiative standards; participate in annual audit preparation and third-party audits; and manage corrective actions arising from internal and third-party audits.
- Ensure plant personnel comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Monitor the effectiveness of daily and scheduled plant sanitation.
- Ensure raw materials, manufacturing processes, plant environment, and finished products meet established standards and specifications.
- Participate in scheduled meetings and communicate food safety and product quality opportunities.
- Compile statistical data and reports or summaries for facilities and designated departments.
- Work with the Operations team to address customer care or customer service inquiries.
- Maintain professional working relationships with operations, sanitation, plant management, regulatory agencies, warehouses, and suppliers.
- Manage in-house and third-party laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods, as well as environmental sampling.
- Exercise plant-floor leadership to ensure adherence to plant policies, rules, regulatory compliance, and company quality policies.
- Lead or participate in the company’s continuous improvement and safety programs.
- Develop and implement corrective actions for Corrective and Preventive Action programs, consumer complaints, and Quality Improvement plans; manage plant timelines and documentation milestones for these programs.
- Ensure the facility conforms to Safe Quality Food and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service requirements and participate in annual audits as needed.
- Support new product development through trials and data collection as directed by the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager.
About the company
Stella & Chewy's makes premium pet food for dogs and cats, focusing on raw and natural options. They offer frozen raw, freeze-dried raw, kibble, wet food, and treats made with high-quality proteins (grass-fed, cage-free, wild-caught) and 100% organic fruits and vegetables. Their foods aim to mimic an animal’s ancestral diet and use high-pressure processing (HPP) to kill bacteria while preserving nutrients. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on ingredient quality and safety, responsible sourcing, and a vertically integrated manufacturing footprint in Wisconsin, along with a multi-channel strategy that includes independent pet stores, major retailers, and a direct-to-consumer site. Its goal is to help pets achieve health and wellness through nutrient-rich, minimally processed foods while expanding reach and capacity.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$150M
Headquarters
Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Target launched Stella & Chewy's nationally on August 31, 2025.
- Sprouts carried 19 items across 464 stores starting December 8, 2025.
- Oak Creek expansion plans add 140,000 square feet and 245 jobs over three years.
What critics are saying
- June 2025 CEO change after Marc Hill signals prior execution strain.
- March 2025 $75 million credit facility shows dependence on lender-backed liquidity.
- 2025 ERISA lawsuit in Wisconsin adds employee-relations risk and distraction before 2026 expansion.
What makes Stella & Chewy's unique
- Freeze-dried raw category leadership and broad premium positioning still define Stella & Chewy's.
- Oak Creek manufacturing depth supports quality control, safety, and faster product iteration.
- PetSmart, Meijer, H-E-B, Target, and Sprouts widen reach beyond independents.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours