QA Supervisor in San Diego, California at Jensen Meat Company Inc

FLSA Status: Full-Time / Temporary, Non-Exempt

Location: Jensen Meat Company – Otay Mesa, CA (local candidates preferred)

Overview: Jensen Meat Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee and enhance food safety and quality assurance programs across both our FDA plant-based and USDA regulated meat production divisions. This position plays a critical role in maintaining certifications, ensuring compliance with FDA/USDA regulations, and championing a culture of continuous improvement in food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance practices. The ideal candidate has a strong background in food manufacturing food safety, quality and microbiological systems, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including production, sanitation, R&D, and supply chain to maintain excellence in quality and safety standards across all product lines.

Food Safety & Quality Program Leadership

• Lead and maintain SQF, FSMA, HACCP, and Preventive Control programs across both divisions.

• Ensure compliance with FDA and USDA regulations, including routine internal validations and audits.

• Maintain certifications including Non-GMO Project, Kosher, Organic, Halal, and Certified Humane.

• Conduct nutritional audits and manage Genesis Nutrition Facts Panel creation and updates.

• Oversee packaging claims, certifications, and USDA and FDA label compliance (NFP, ingredient statements, allergen declarations).

Compliance, Documentation & Reporting

• Interface with regulatory agencies, certification bodies, and customer QA teams to ensure audit readiness.

• Review product specifications, COAs, testing protocols, and maintain up-to-date QA documentation.

• Ensure all sanitation, microbiological, and lab testing procedures are conducted and meet company and regulatory standards. • Prepare and present KPI reports detailing microbiological trends, deficiencies, and corrective actions.

Qualifications:

•Bachelor's degree in food science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience considered. • Minimum 5 years of Food Safety Quality Assurance experience in a USDA or FDA regulated food manufacturing environment. (Dual inspection experience preferred)

• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, FSMA, SQF, USDA/FDA regulatory requirements, and third-party certifications.

• Proficient in Genesis Nutritional Software, Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and analytical skills.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Ability to work weekends as needed and thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

• Temporary position for 3 months, with the possibility of an extension.