Litehouse Inc. · 18 hours ago
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Sandpoint,ID,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expLitehouse Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor who champions food safety and quality across the plant. This role drives continuous improvement and leads quality systems execution to ensure products meet regulatory, customer, and company standards.
AgricultureFood and BeverageManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead plant-level quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with FSMA, SQF (GFSI), and third-party audit standards
Promote and model food safety and quality practices, including HACCP, GMPs, and SQF principles
Oversee inspections, testing, sampling, product release, and hold programs for incoming, in-process, and finished goods
Conduct first-case checks and in-process quality checks throughout production
Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and audit findings using root cause analysis and corrective action processes
Analyze quality data (e.g., MVI, NWA) to identify trends, prevent issues, and drive improvements
Review, update, and standardize quality policies and procedures to ensure regulatory and corporate compliance
Perform housekeeping and food safety audits; follow up on corrective actions
Serve as the primary plant backup for quality and food safety issues
Support continuous improvement initiatives and other assigned quality activities
Qualification
Required
Lead plant-level quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with FSMA, SQF (GFSI), and third-party audit standards
Promote and model food safety and quality practices, including HACCP, GMPs, and SQF principles
Oversee inspections, testing, sampling, product release, and hold programs for incoming, in-process, and finished goods
Conduct first-case checks and in-process quality checks throughout production
Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and audit findings using root cause analysis and corrective action processes
Analyze quality data (e.g., MVI, NWA) to identify trends, prevent issues, and drive improvements
Review, update, and standardize quality policies and procedures to ensure regulatory and corporate compliance
Perform housekeeping and food safety audits; follow up on corrective actions
Serve as the primary plant backup for quality and food safety issues
Support continuous improvement initiatives and other assigned quality activities
1-3 years of experience in Quality Assurance or food manufacturing
Working knowledge of food safety systems, laboratory testing, and inspection methods
Ability to operate and maintain lab equipment (e.g., pH meters, moisture analyzers)
Understanding of basic statistics and data analysis
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate cross-functionally
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent education and experience considered
Experience with quality or inventory systems (e.g., NWA, ROSS, SharePoint) preferred
Company
Litehouse Inc.
Litehouse, Inc. started in the Hope, Idaho restaurant of the Hawkins family over 60 years ago.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jim Frank
Retired President & CEO
Kelly Prior
President and CEO
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