As part of Richardson’s global agriculture and food business, our food and ingredients division plays a central role in connecting farm to table through our vertically integrated supply chain. As a leading pasta manufacturer, Richardson produces a wide range of high-quality dry pasta products for diverse markets and end uses.

Richardson provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance & Sanitation Supervisor at our Winchester, VA pasta production facility, where we produce Ronzoni pasta. The QA & Sanitation Supervisor oversees plant-wide quality, food safety, and sanitation programs, ensuring compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements. The Supervisor leads audits, investigations, training, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts to protect product safety, quality, and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

Quality & Food Safety Oversight:

Sanitation Program Oversight:

Leadership & Training:

Reporting & Documentation:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or related field, or equivalent experience

3–5 years in food manufacturing with increasing leadership responsibility in QA or Sanitation, including supervisory experience

Demonstrated knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMP, and sanitation systems

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to inspire accountability and collaboration across cross-functional teams

Ability to work across all shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing QA or sanitation teams

Experience using JDE/QM or similar quality ERP data systems

PCQI, HACCP, or SQF Practitioner certification

Physical Requirements:

Walk, bend, climb, and stand for extended periods on concrete floors

Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Work in hot, humid, or dusty production areas

Regular exposure to wheat flour and dry pasta production environment

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