Supervisor Safety & QA

at The Hershey Company in Meridian, Idaho, United States

Job Description

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Supervisor Safety & QA

Posted Date:
 
 Jun 18, 2026

Requisition Number:
 
 129231

Job Location: Goodyear, Arizona

Summary:
The Quality Assurance Supervisor serves as lead for Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), food safety regulations, weight control, sanitary design, allergens, cleaning, incident management and other related matters in maintaining the Food Safety and Quality Management System for the plant. Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to, developing the sites HACCP program, building Food Safety and Quality Plans and ensures compliance with all FDA and state regulations for food production. This role plays a critical part in the development of policies, procedures, and specifications in accordance with Hershey's Product Excellence Program. Role is responsible for HACCP monitoring, in-house quality inspections and audits, performance of receiving inspections, and approval of finished goods for shipment. This team member will be a key provider in assurance that manufacturing processes comply with applicable certification standards as well as work towards creation of a world-class manufacturing environment.

Essential Job Functions:
Acts as leader for FDA regulatory compliance, FDA and State inspections, and Safe Quality Foods Practitioner for the facility.
Knowledge of federal and state food industry regulations including Food Safety Modernization Act
Detailed knowledge of regulatory and quality system requirements - Hershey's Product Excellence Program, Food Safety (FSMA, HACCP), Good Manufacturing Process (GMP).
Adherence to all applicable FDA health and OSHA safety regulations
Completion of all required paperwork and forms in an accurate and timely manner
Objective evaluation of products and processes
Work closely with operations personnel to achieve company initiatives
Timely review of records generated by operations team members for accuracy and validity
Development and implementation effective records retention program
Inspection of incoming raw materials
Review of incoming material COA's
Calibration of lab equipment
Inspection of finished products prior to release to warehouse
Identification of areas for improvement in the Food Safety and Quality Management System
Performance of audits activities for verification to established policies, procedures, and work instructions
Effective communication between the quality function and operations
Flexibility in regard to work schedule as needed
Performance of required environmental testing
Management of special projects and performance of other duties as directed
Inspection and participation in sanitation processes as necessary
Oversee QA technicians
Manage technician schedules
Train new hired technicians in laboratory procedures and best practices
Incident Management:leads troubleshooting, structured problem solving, management of product holds and facilitates root cause analysis and development of corrective and preventive actions.
Other related activities as assigned

Position Qualifications:
Completion of college courses in a scientific discipline
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Basic understanding of mathematical principles... For full info follow application link.

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