Supervisor, Quality Assurance in Vancouver, Washington at The Neil Jones Food Company

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Supervisor to be responsible for the effective daily operations of Quality Assurance (QA) Department in a food processing plant, the direct supervision of QA personnel and laboratory functions. Coordinates with production to ensure that final products meet quality specifications. This leader will be responsible for accurate control of product into quality segregated lots according to proper procedures at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Food Safety & Quality operations across canning and juice production in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Supervise and develop QA staff across shifts, including scheduling, training, and performance management
• Ensure compliance with FDA, HARPC, and SQF requirements, including audit readiness and regulatory inspections
• Partner with Production to monitor key quality parameters (CCPs, vacuum, brix, pH, etc.) and make real-time decisions
• Manage product holds, traceability, and non-conformance investigations, including root cause and corrective actions

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Sciences, Business or other related field preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• 3+ years of experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment; direct lab experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience required.
• HACCP, Thermal Processing, PCQI, and SQF certification preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, and credit screen, and to work extended schedule and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to early November.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous other voluntary insurance products available
• Convenient location, 2 miles west of downtown Vancouver
• Free parking

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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