Position Title:  QA Supervisor

Job Description

Job Details

Job Title: QA Supervisor

Reports to: Quality Health And Safety

Sector: Supply Chain

Business Unit: Canned & Snacks

Job Purpose

• To ensure effective implementation of Quality and Food Safety Management Systems in line with BRCGS and Americana standards, maintaining compliance across all production areas. Responsible for supervising QA activities, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

 Key Accountabilities

Strategic

• Support the implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) and Food Safety Management System (FSMS) aligned with BRC and Americana standards.
• Ensure continuous improvement through data-driven root cause analysis and CAPA implementation
• Contribute to audits, management reviews, and regulatory inspections.

Operational

• Supervise and verify QA laboratory tests for raw materials, packaging materials, in-process, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications
• Ensure sampling and testing are conducted per Americana Inspection and Test Plans
• Conduct and review calibration of measuring and test equipment per the approved calibration plan.
• Verify production line startup checks, metal detector verification, weight control, and product sensory evaluation
• Conduct and document internal audits (QMS, FSMS, HACCP) and ensure timely closure of non-conformances.
• Verify implementation of cleaning and sanitation programs and review cleaning verification records (ATP/Micro results).
• Approve product holds, quarantines, or rejections in coordination with the QHSE Lead
• Support trial productions and product stability studies for new raw materials or formulations.

People

• Supervise and train QC Technicians and Line Inspectors on quality and food safety procedures
• Ensure adherence to hygiene, safety, and GMP practices by all QA personnel.
• Support QHSE Lead in conducting internal training as per the annual plan

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in food technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience preferably in consumer products / packaged goods sector

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of BRC, ISO 22000, and HACCP requirements.
• Familiar with laboratory testing (chemical, physical, microbiological).
• Competent in calibration systems, data interpretation, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.