Job Description

Kinsa is recruiting for a: FSQA Supervisor / Meat

Location: Greater Los Angeles area, CA (Onsite)


The FSQA Manager is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance within a meat processing environment. This role oversees daily FSQA operations, manages the team, and ensures all programs-including HACCP, GMPs, environmental monitoring, raw material controls, and product release-are executed consistently and effectively.



Compensation/Benefits:

• $90,000 - $120,000 base salary range
• Bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, etc.
• Vacation and Holiday pay

Key Responsibilities and Goals:

• Oversee daily food safety and quality assurance functions, including raw material and ingredient management, preshipment review, and product release.
• Monitor plant operations to ensure adherence to food safety and quality programs, including GMPs, sanitation audits, HACCP checks, and product quality evaluations.
• Collaborate with corporate FSQA, finance, and supply chain teams to close NCRs and manage returned or defective product.
• Manage COA requirements, environmental monitoring programs, swabbing, and product testing according to internal and customer requirements.
• Place product on hold when necessary and conduct daily held-inventory checks.
• Prepare routine and special reports documenting testing results, quality observations, swab tests, finished product testing, and HACCP audits.
• Administer the product recall program and manage disposition of returned product.
• Oversee inspection of incoming raw materials and ingredients and manage lot traceability.

Competencies Needed for Success:

• BA/BS degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of FSQA experience in food manufacturing, preferably meat or protein processing.
• HACCP certification or equivalent required.
• Strong understanding of GMPs, HACCP, food safety regulations, lean manufacturing, and quality systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, shifting demands, and tight timelines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed; frequent weekend work may be required.

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Recruiter Information:
Stephanie Savage
stephanies@kinsa.com

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