Quality Assurance Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

About the role

De Silva Brothers & Company is seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Quality Assurance Supervisor to support the QA Manager in overseeing food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and supplier verification across its herb, spice and blend product lines. This on‑site, full‑time position is the second‑in‑command within the QA department, driving continuous improvement in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the QA Manager in day‑to‑day QA operations for spices, herbs, blends and co‑packed goods.
• Enforce HACCP, SQF, GMP, Kosher and all applicable federal and state food‑safety regulations.
• Monitor and document microbiological and chemical testing of incoming ingredients and finished products.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Act as QA Manager designee in their absence, providing leadership and decision‑making authority.
• Support vendor approval and verification, reviewing Certificates of Analysis, product specifications and Kosher certificates.
• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers according to company and regulatory standards.
• Maintain QA records, SOPs, HACCP plans and other regulatory documentation.
• Prepare and respond to customer requests for product specifications, certificates of analysis and quality documentation.
• Ensure traceability records are complete, accurate and audit‑ready.
• Support third‑party audits (SQF, Kosher, customer) and implement corrective actions.
• Supervise and mentor QA team members, providing guidance and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with production, R&D and procurement to resolve quality issues and drive improvement.
• Lead investigations of non‑conformances, customer complaints and product holds, overseeing root‑cause analysis and CAPA processes.

Required profile

• 3–6 years of experience in food‑manufacturing quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMP and Kosher certification requirements.
• Proven ability to conduct internal audits and manage supplier verification.
• Experience with microbiological and chemical testing documentation.
• Leadership skills to supervise a QA team and act as manager designee.

Required skills

• HACCP
• SQF
• GMP
• Kosher certification
• Microbiological testing
• Chemical testing
• Internal auditing
• SOP development and maintenance
• Traceability systems
• CAPA and root‑cause analysis