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Food Safety Supervisor jobs are open across food manufacturing, retail grocery, food service, and distribution, covering specializations in HACCP program management, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance, at every level from entry-level supervisor to senior and corporate food safety roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!
THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:
The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
As part of our Food Safety & Quality Assurance team, you will ensure our products meet the highest safety and quality standards. You will conduct sanitation checks, enforce HAACP and USDA regulations, and track products from start to finish, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Overseeing FSQA programs in specific production areas, you will ensure compliance, train employees, and drive continuous improvement. With opportunities to step into FSQA Manager duties, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality products under brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan’s Famous.
If you are passionate about food safety, quality and leadership, join us and make an impact!
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Food Safety & Quality Assurance Leadership - You’ll ensure that all Food Safety, Quality Assurance, SQF, and Regulatory programs are executed and documented accurately, maintaining compliance and product integrity. Your role will involve investigating and resolving product/process failures quickly, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safety and quality standards are consistently met. You will collaborate closely with plant management, production teams, and the USDA to drive continuous improvement in food safety, quality, and sanitation.
Continuous Improvement & Compliance- You’ll prevent failures by actively managing HACCP, SSOP, and product specifications. Leading efforts to improve product quality and processes in partnership with FSQA staff and Operations will be a key responsibility. Additionally, you will oversee and participate in plant committees and task forces, such as the Health and Safety Committee, to enhance safety and quality standards.
Sanitation & SQF System Ownership - You will conduct operational and pre-operational sanitation inspections and micro sampling to ensure the effectiveness of sanitation practices. As the owner of the SQF system, you’ll maintain and reassess the SQF Plan regularly, ensuring it remains compliant and up to date. You will also communicate key updates and ensure team-wide awareness for the effective implementation of the SQF system.
Team Development - You’ll manage the work assignments, training, and development of food safety and quality assurance staff, fostering a high-performance team that upholds the highest standards of food safety and quality.
WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years’ relevant experience in food safety or quality assurance; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
Familiarity with meat processing, USDA, HACCP, SSOP, and SQF
Ability to uphold regulatory, company, and customer standards and address inquiries or complaints.
OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
HACCP and SQF certifications preferred.
Ability to uphold regulatory, company, and customer standards and address inquiries or complaints.
Proficiency in database, inventory, manufacturing software, QMS systems, SAP, and MS Office.
Strong written and oral communication, with excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Strong planning, multitasking, and project management skills.
Must complete forms in English; ability to travel up to 20% and work extended hours or weekends as needed.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, fostering positive relationships and a team-oriented atmosphere.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office and plant setting. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Additionally ability to differentiate colors.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.


Relocation Package Available

Yes

EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.
Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!
THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:
The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
As part of our Food Safety & Quality Assurance team, you will ensure our products meet the highest safety and quality standards. You will conduct sanitation checks, enforce HAACP and USDA regulations, and track products from start to finish, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Overseeing FSQA programs in specific production areas, you will ensure compliance, train employees, and drive continuous improvement. With opportunities to step into FSQA Manager duties, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality products under brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan’s Famous.
If you are passionate about food safety, quality and leadership, join us and make an impact!
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Food Safety & Quality Assurance Leadership - You’ll ensure that all Food Safety, Quality Assurance, SQF, and Regulatory programs are executed and documented accurately, maintaining compliance and product integrity. Your role will involve investigating and resolving product/process failures quickly, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safety and quality standards are consistently met. You will collaborate closely with plant management, production teams, and the USDA to drive continuous improvement in food safety, quality, and sanitation.
Continuous Improvement & Compliance- You’ll prevent failures by actively managing HACCP, SSOP, and product specifications. Leading efforts to improve product quality and processes in partnership with FSQA staff and Operations will be a key responsibility. Additionally, you will oversee and participate in plant committees and task forces, such as the Health and Safety Committee, to enhance safety and quality standards.
Sanitation & SQF System Ownership - You will conduct operational and pre-operational sanitation inspections and micro sampling to ensure the effectiveness of sanitation practices. As the owner of the SQF system, you’ll maintain and reassess the SQF Plan regularly, ensuring it remains compliant and up to date. You will also communicate key updates and ensure team-wide awareness for the effective implementation of the SQF system.
Team Development - You’ll manage the work assignments, training, and development of food safety and quality assurance staff, fostering a high-performance team that upholds the highest standards of food safety and quality.
WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years’ relevant experience in food safety or quality assurance; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
Familiarity with meat processing, USDA, HACCP, SSOP, and SQF
Ability to uphold regulatory, company, and customer standards and address inquiries or complaints.
OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
HACCP and SQF certifications preferred.
Ability to uphold regulatory, company, and customer standards and address inquiries or complaints.
Proficiency in database, inventory, manufacturing software, QMS systems, SAP, and MS Office.
Strong written and oral communication, with excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Strong planning, multitasking, and project management skills.
Must complete forms in English; ability to travel up to 20% and work extended hours or weekends as needed.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, fostering positive relationships and a team-oriented atmosphere.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office and plant setting. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Additionally ability to differentiate colors.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.


Relocation Package Available

Yes

EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food safety supervisor jobs.
- HACCP certification or documented HACCP plan development experience
- Knowledge of FDA Food Safety Modernization Act and USDA regulations
- Experience managing third-party audits such as SQF, BRC, or AIB
- PCQI certification or completion of a FSPCA Preventive Controls course
- Ability to train production staff on GMP and sanitation procedures
- Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, or a related field
Tips for Your Food Safety Supervisor Job Search
List your certifications above your experience
Hiring managers for food safety supervisor roles scan for PCQI, SQF Practitioner, or HACCP certifications before reading your work history. Put those credentials in a dedicated section at the top of your resume so they're visible immediately.
Quantify audit outcomes not just duties
Saying you 'conducted internal audits' tells employers nothing. Describe what changed: audit findings reduced, corrective actions closed on time, or a facility achieving a passing third-party score. Numbers tied to outcomes move you past generic applicants.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists food safety supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by regulatory environment
FDA-regulated and USDA-regulated facilities have different compliance demands. When searching, look for the regulating body in the job description and match it to your hands-on experience so you're not underselling a background in one regulatory world while applying to another.
Prepare mock scenarios for the practical interview round
Many food safety supervisor interviews include a scenario question about a contamination event or failed audit. Practice walking through a root-cause analysis out loud, naming the specific corrective action steps you'd take, before you get to the interview stage.
Negotiate start dates around pending certifications
If you're mid-way through a PCQI course or waiting on a SQF exam result, raise it transparently during the offer stage. Most employers in this field build a short window into the offer rather than withdraw it, so naming it early works in your favor.
Food Safety Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most food safety supervisors?
The most active employers for food safety supervisors right now are Levy, Cookunity, and Perdue, and the most openings are in Illinois, California, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Food manufacturing and large retail grocery chains consistently make up the bulk of openings.
How many food safety supervisor jobs are remote?
About 0% of food safety supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most food safety work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are corporate food safety policy roles, supplier quality management, and regulatory documentation positions that don't require daily floor presence.
How do you become a food safety supervisor?
Start by completing a HACCP fundamentals course and gaining floor-level experience in a food manufacturing or food service environment. Earning a PCQI certification through an FSPCA-approved program strengthens your application significantly. From there, move into a lead or senior quality technician role, take ownership of internal audits, and build a record of corrective actions you've driven to closure before applying to supervisor-level openings.
Can you get a food safety supervisor job with limited experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates with limited direct supervision experience if they hold strong certifications and can demonstrate hands-on audit or compliance work. Targeting smaller food manufacturers, regional distributors, or food service companies with growing compliance programs gives you a better opening than applying to large processors that require several years in a named supervisor role. Completing a SQF or HACCP course before applying closes part of the gap.
What does the food safety supervisor interview process look like?
Most food safety supervisor interviews run across two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen with HR focused on certifications and regulatory background. The second involves a hiring manager or quality director walking through specific audit scenarios, corrective action processes, and your familiarity with their regulatory environment. Some employers add a facility walkthrough or a short written exercise where you assess a mock GMP finding and document a corrective action response.
Where can I find and apply to food safety supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to food safety supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, regulatory background, and industry experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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