How to hire a quality assurance supervisor

How to hire a quality assurance supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step quality assurance supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a quality assurance supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new quality assurance supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The quality assurance supervisor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect quality assurance supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents quality assurance supervisor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Quality Assurance Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Quality Assurance Supervisor		$22-45
   Auditor/Quality	A quality auditor is responsible for inspecting the company's services and products, ensuring its adherence to business requirements and internal regulations. Quality auditors analyze the efficiency of operational functions and production processes to maintain high-quality deliverables with the utmost consideration for the safety and security of the production staff... Show more	$11-24
   Quality Lead	A quality assurance (QA) lead is responsible for organizing and managing the testing of products prior to its release. Your duties will include defining testing standards and strategies, establishing formal QA processes, and overseeing all aspects of QA, such as using best practices and establishing metrics... Show more	$30-61

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Food Safety
   • Product Quality
   • Corrective Action
   • GMP
   • Customer Service
   • Continuous Improvement
   • ISO
   • Patients
   • HACCP
   • FDA
   • SQF
   • Quality Standards
   • USDA
   • Excellent Interpersonal

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   Responsibilities:

   • Assist in achieving ISO certification/training.
   • Manage GMP regulate quality assurance department to ensure all raw materials and finish products meet quality standards.
   • Lead product development team to successfully develop components at improve PPAP approval time by implementing better project planning
   • Conduct and report internal quality system and vendor/supplier audits in accordance with ISO and company quality assurance requirements.
   • Use of refractometer, micrometer, lab scales, and calipers.
   • Monitor pre-clinical GLP studies at CRO and intra-departmental sites to ensure protocol/regulatory compliance (Covance).

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the quality assurance supervisor job description is a good way to get more applicants. A quality assurance supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a quality assurance supervisor in Kansas may be lower than in Wyoming, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level quality assurance supervisor. Additionally, a quality assurance supervisor with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average quality assurance supervisor salary

   $66,145yearly

   $31.80 hourly rate

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   Entry-level quality assurance supervisor salary

   $46,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 13, 2026

   Average quality assurance supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$93,533	$45
   2	Maryland	$84,456	$41
   3	New York	$84,341	$41
   4	District of Columbia	$83,460	$40
   5	Pennsylvania	$78,734	$38
   6	Arizona	$76,326	$37
   7	Michigan	$75,615	$36
   8	New Jersey	$74,767	$36
   9	Massachusetts	$74,038	$36
   10	Rhode Island	$73,457	$35
   11	Washington	$70,929	$34
   12	Texas	$69,518	$33
   13	Oregon	$69,313	$33
   14	Illinois	$67,929	$33
   15	Minnesota	$66,823	$32
   16	Missouri	$65,115	$31
   17	Colorado	$64,362	$31
   18	Alabama	$63,564	$31
   19	Wisconsin	$62,888	$30
   20	South Carolina	$61,182	$29

   Average quality assurance supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$119,209	$57.31	159
   2	AstraZeneca	$114,190	$54.90	5
   3	Chevron	$113,521	$54.58
   4	Bank of the West	$107,565	$51.71
   5	FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies	$106,645	$51.27	19
   6	Macy's	$105,819	$50.87	4
   7	Sysmex	$104,970	$50.47	2
   8	Ross Stores	$104,893	$50.43	1
   9	LinkedIn	$103,565	$49.79
   10	Tesla	$103,331	$49.68	56
   11	Abbott	$102,243	$49.16	65
   12	Arkema	$100,391	$48.26
   13	Nucor	$99,619	$47.89	32
   14	Gilead Sciences	$99,122	$47.65	38
   15	Bio-Rad Laboratories	$96,652	$46.47	1
   16	iHeartMedia	$96,528	$46.41
   17	ProQuest	$95,503	$45.91
   18	Cargill	$94,792	$45.57	35
   19	Moderna	$92,284	$44.37
   20	Promega	$91,718	$44.10

4. Writing a quality assurance supervisor job description

   A job description for a quality assurance supervisor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a quality assurance supervisor job description:

   Quality assurance supervisor job description example

   Coordinate quality assurance activities.Provide technical assistance and training to personnel.Monitor and verify the HACCP plan's CCPs.Assure documents required by regulatory are properly reviewed and filed.Conduct GMP and sanitation audits of operations and warehouse areas.Work with operations personnel on quality and safety issues.Verify operations control systems are functional and being followed.Place product on hold, release or disposition as needed.Evaluate and disposition for damaged products.Assist in trouble-shooting quality related issues. Including compressive investigation and preventive measures. Plan, organize, execute, train, and monitor plant sanitation crew, processes, and methods Plan and execute daily, weekly, and periodic plant wide cleaning and sanitation activity Develop and maintains the plant Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), the Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) per USDA regulations.Work with management for constant improvement of sanitation processes Conduct periodic plant inspections and audits, tracking progress of corrective actions Responsible for reporting any food safety issues to management.Work with the janitors.
   Qualifications/ Education/Experience/Skills:
   B.S. degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or related field strongly preferred.Minimum 3 years experience in Food Industry required with 1-2 years supervisory experience preferred.Thorough knowledge of laboratory activities to include microbiological testing not limited to APC, Coliforms, Salmonella, Listeria, Yeast and Mold, analytical testing to include but not limited to moisture, fat, pH, and water activity Thorough knowledge of Good Sanitation Practices (GSPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).Working knowledge of SQF Standards for Food Safety or equivalent quality/food safety standards SQF Certification preferred.Excellent knowledge regulatory requirements USDA, AMS, FDA, and ODAComputer knowledge to include Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.Excellent verbal and written communication skills
   
   Our Benefits:
   
   We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
   Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
   
   Our Company:
   
   Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye , Marie Callender's , Banquet , Healthy Choice , Slim Jim , Reddi-wip , and Vlasic , and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP , Duke's , Earth Balance , Gardein , and Frontera .
   We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.
   
   Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right quality assurance supervisor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with quality assurance supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit quality assurance supervisors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your quality assurance supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit quality assurance supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit quality assurance supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new quality assurance supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect quality assurance supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new quality assurance supervisor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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