Quality Assurance Supervisor at Ramar Foods – Pittsburg, California

Overview

At Ramar Foods, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual’s skills and potential are valued. Rooted in the principles of merit, openness, and inclusivity, we strive to ensure access to opportunities for everyone. This role embodies these ideals, offering a chance to grow, lead, and make an impact through your unique expertise and abilities.

Join us and be part of a mission-driven team that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and continuous development.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily quality assurance activities, including inspections, testing, and documentation to ensure compliance with food safety standards (FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP, SQF, and company policies).
• Lead, train, and mentor QA team members to promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Monitor production processes to ensure product quality, conduct root cause analyses on non-conformances, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain and review quality records, audit documentation, and compliance reports to ensure accuracy and readiness for internal and external audits.
• Partner with Production, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues and improve product consistency and performance.
• Support third-party, customer, and regulatory audits, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of findings.

Required Key Skills and Qualifications

To thrive in this position, candidates must bring a commitment to inclusivity, transparency, and growth. Essential skills include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience in food manufacturing quality assurance).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing quality assurance, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety regulations, and quality management systems (SQF or similar).
• Proven leadership and team development skills, with the ability to coach and motivate diverse teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management or ERP systems.

What We Offer

• A mission-driven inclusive environment focused on both individual and collective success.
• Opportunities for professional development to help you reach your career goals.
• Access to tools, mentorship, and resources tailored to elevate your proficiency and contributions.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Ramar Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to talent attraction and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential.

Your skills, experiences, and perspective are valuable - and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.

Interested? Apply now, we look forward to welcoming you!