Forsman Farms
1st Shift - QC Supervisor
1200 Commerce Blvd, Howard Lake, MN 55349-4542
$25–$41.54 (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 23, 2026
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Description
Position Summary: The Quality Control (QC) Supervisor is responsible for managing the quality control activities throughout the plant to ensure products meet food safety, regulatory, and customer requirements. This role partners closely with Operations to monitor processes, address quality concerns, and lead a team of Quality Technicians, with the assistance of the QC Lead.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise, mentor, and schedule a team of Quality Control Technicians across multiple production lines.
- Oversee daily inspections, audits, and testing to ensure compliance with USDA regulations, HACCP plans, and company quality standards.
- Investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Collaborate with production, maintenance, and sanitation teams to address quality concerns in real time.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, deviations, and corrective actions for regulatory and internal reporting.
- Train team members on updated quality protocols, food safety regulations, and best practices.
- Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring readiness at all times.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
- Work collaboratively between all shift QC teams.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area by following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety procedures, and wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Previous quality control experience in a food manufacturing environment
- Previous experience leading and training a team is preferred
- Strong knowledge of food safety principles and quality systems (HACCP/SQF preferred)
- Excellent documentation, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment