Site Quality Assurance Supervisor - LB at Paradise Tomato Kitchen – Los Banos, California

The Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor reports to the Site Quality Assurance Manager and plays a key role in ensuring the production of safe, high-quality products in a sanitary environment. This is accomplished through active education, coaching, and development of staff and plant personnel on second and third shifts. It is essential for the QA Supervisor to be recognized as a leader and problem solver within the facility. A strong understanding of the products and customer expectations is required. Additionally, this role collaborates closely with Production, Maintenance, and Supply Chain leadership and staff to foster a positive and productive workplace culture.

The Quality Supervisor position is structured to provide continuous Quality Leadership, with work hours staggered to extend oversight after the Site Quality Assurance Manager's shift. Work hours and days will be adjusted as needed to support both in-season and year-round operations. A strong floor presence is essential, ensuring operators and plant personnel can engage with the Quality Supervisor for collaboration, guidance, and direct involvement in Food Quality and Safety. As a key member of leadership, the Quality Supervisor is responsible for supporting off-shift operations by optimizing product analytics, overseeing dispositions, and managing communication with Morning Star during in-season production to enhance business efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Oversight & Compliance

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and develop Quality Technicians, including onboarding, performance reviews, and staffing management.
• Provide ongoing training on quality policies, procedures, and programs.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and clear communication within the Quality team.
• Act as a backup for the Site Quality Manager in meetings and leadership responsibilities.

Production & Operational Support

Product Commercialization & Documentation

Audits, SOPs, & Continuous Improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to smell and taste products and view for consistency.
• Ability to physically inspect food facilities (capable of climbing, kneeling, walking, bending as necessary to complete).
• Ability to perform repetitious work.
• Occasional pushing/pulling and lifting/carrying 50 pounds or less.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work upwards of 12 hours per day.
• Availability of working off shifts and flex shifts as needed.
• Weekends as needed, primarily during Tomato Harvest season (July–September)