Quality Assurance Jobs at Hershey Company
The Quality Assurance Supervisor plays a vital role in leading food safety, regulatory compliance, and quality initiatives within the plant. The candidates getting selected for the Quality Assurance Jobs at Hershey must ensure adherence to GFSI, FSMA, HACCP, FDA standards, and Hershey’s Product Excellence Program, while supporting world-class manufacturing practices. Join for the Quality Assurance Jobs in the USA.
Job Details:
- Position: Quality Assurance Supervisor
- Requisition Number: 127079
- Location: Lenexa, KS
- Work Environment: Food production and warehouse environment, involving noise and fluctuating temperatures
- Physical Demands: Ability to lift 40 lbs, bend, twist, and stand for the entire shift
About the Company:
The Hershey Company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chocolate, snacks, and confectionery products, known for iconic brands such as Hershey’s, Reese’s, Kit Kat, and Hershey’s Kisses. With a legacy of more than a century, Hershey is committed to quality, innovation, and responsible manufacturing. The company operates with a strong focus on food safety, sustainability, and community impact, delivering products enjoyed by millions around the globe.
Educational Requirements:
- Completion of college courses in a scientific discipline
- HACCP Certification or the ability to obtain certification
- Preventive Controls Qualified Individual Training
Key Responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Supervisor:
- Lead FDA regulatory compliance, FDA & State inspections, and Safe Quality Foods programs
- Develop and manage HACCP programs and Food Safety & Quality Plans
- Ensure compliance with FSMA, GMP, GFSI, and Hershey’s Product Excellence Program
- Perform HACCP monitoring, quality inspections, and audits
- Review records, COAs, incoming raw materials, and finished product inspections
- Oversee lab equipment calibration and environmental testing
- Lead incident management, root cause analysis, CAPA development
- Communicate effectively with operations and quality teams
- Oversee QA technicians and manage schedules
- Train new technicians on best laboratory practices
- Participate in sanitation processes and special projects
- Identify improvement opportunities in the Food Safety & Quality Management System
Skills Required:
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong understanding of mathematical principles and numerical data interpretation
- Objective evaluation of data and processes
- Effective operation of test equipment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with operations teams
- Ability to focus on process-based corrective actions
- Attention to detail and regulatory compliance
Benefits of the Quality Assurance Supervisor Job:
- Lead a critical role in food safety and regulatory excellence
- Opportunity to support world-class manufacturing standards
- Work closely with cross-functional operations and quality teams
- Hands-on experience in HACCP, FSMA, audits, and incident management
- Leadership responsibilities overseeing QA technicians and quality programs
