Quality Assurance Supervisor (Night Shift)

Bakersfield, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $80,000.00 - $95,000.00

Work Schedule

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

bonus program

Employee benefits program

Job Description

Califia Farms is a leading beverage and food manufacturer known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. Specializing in extended shelf life (ESL) and aseptic beverage manufacturing, Califia Farms prioritizes delivering safe, high-quality products to its customers while adhering to rigorous regulatory requirements and industry standards. As a company, Califia Farms fosters a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and accountability, ensuring operational excellence across all departments. The company is proud to support an inclusive and diverse work environment where employees can grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to the organization’s success.

The Quality Supervisor role at Califia Farms is a crucial leadership position responsible for executing both plant and corporate Food Safety and Quality programs. This full-time night shift role, operating from 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, focuses on ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and internal company standards within ESL and aseptic beverage manufacturing operations. The Quality Supervisor provides technical quality leadership to production teams, overseeing laboratory and quality systems and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product safety, quality, and operational performance.

In this role, the Quality Supervisor will manage and enforce compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and comprehensive food safety programs. Leading root cause investigations and corrective actions, they play a key role in maintaining a culture of food safety and quality throughout the facility. The role involves supporting environmental monitoring programs, conducting audits, maintaining audit-ready documentation, supervising laboratory personnel, and collaborating cross-functionally with various departments such as Operations, Maintenance, Sanitation, Engineering, and Supply Chain. The Quality Supervisor will monitor quality key performance indicators (KPIs), communicate findings to plant leadership, and support employee training and development to uphold the highest standards of quality and safety.

With an expected salary range of $80,000 to $95,000 per year based on full-time employment, this position offers a competitive compensation package. Furthermore, employees enjoy participation in Califia Farms’ employee benefits program and may be eligible for bonus programs subject to change. The company is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and values diversity, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace for all personnel regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other protected classification. Joining Califia Farms as a Quality Supervisor provides an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing organization that combines innovation with quality, safety, and sustainability in the food and beverage industry.

Job Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience
Minimum of 4 years of quality assurance experience within food and/or beverage manufacturing or a similar regulated environment
Prior experience directly supervising or leading employees
Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, GLP, GDP, environmental monitoring, and food safety regulatory requirements such as FDA, SQF, or GFSI standards
Experience with quality systems, root cause analysis, CAPA, and audit processes including internal, regulatory, or third-party audits
BPCS certification preferred
Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally with production, sanitation, maintenance, and leadership teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate expectations, feedback, and technical information
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Experience with quality data systems or manufacturing systems is a plus
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Physical requirements including ability to stand, kneel, bend, climb stairs or ladders, and lift or move up to 50 pounds
Basic math skills including add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rate, ratio, and percentage

Job Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience
Minimum of 4 years of quality assurance experience within food and/or beverage manufacturing or a similar regulated environment
Prior experience directly supervising or leading employees
Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, GLP, GDP, environmental monitoring, and food safety regulatory requirements such as FDA, SQF, or GFSI standards
Experience with quality systems, root cause analysis, CAPA, and audit processes including internal, regulatory, or third-party audits
BPCS certification preferred
Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally with production, sanitation, maintenance, and leadership teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate expectations, feedback, and technical information
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Experience with quality data systems or manufacturing systems is a plus
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Physical requirements including ability to stand, kneel, bend, climb stairs or ladders, and lift or move up to 50 pounds
Basic math skills including add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rate, ratio, and percentage

Job Duties

Execute plant quality and food safety initiatives to ensure compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications within Extended Shelf Life and aseptic manufacturing environments
Oversee and enforce compliance with GMP, HACCP, GLP, GDP, Food Safety Plans, sanitation standards, and SOPs throughout all production and support areas
Provide technical guidance and real-time quality support to production floor personnel, assisting with troubleshooting, process deviations, product evaluations, and corrective actions
Support Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP), including environmental sampling activities, trend analysis, corrective actions, and verification of sanitation effectiveness
Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation and ensure integrity of quality records, production logs, laboratory results, and compliance reports through effective data management practices
Conduct internal audits, verify HACCP documentation, and support regulatory, customer, and third-party audits to ensure ongoing plant compliance
Supervise laboratory personnel through direct leadership responsibilities while coordinating quality oversight activities across all production shifts
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Sanitation, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to improve plant efficiency, product quality, food safety, and operational performance
Investigate quality incidents, consumer complaints, environmental findings, and process deviations
lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Monitor quality KPIs and plant performance metrics, communicating trends, risks, and improvement opportunities to plant leadership
Ensure all laboratory equipment, testing instruments, and monitoring devices are properly calibrated, maintained, and functioning according to established standards
Support training and development of plant personnel on food safety, quality systems, sanitation practices, and regulatory compliance requirements
Promote a strong food safety and quality culture by reinforcing accountability, continuous improvement, and adherence to established standards and procedures
Assist in maintaining a safe work environment by supporting safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, and proper use of PPE and company equipment
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with employees, supervisors, and management to foster collaboration and operational success
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to support plant quality, food safety, and business objectives