Job Title: Food Safety Supervisor

Job Overview:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Food Safety Supervisor to join our client to support the oversight and continuous improvement of food safety and quality practices within a busy production environment. This onsite, direct-hire role based in Rutherford, NJ plays a key part in maintaining regulatory compliance, elevating operational standards, and fostering a culture of safety across the facility. The Food Safety Supervisor will collaborate closely with production teams, lead compliance initiatives, and ensure documentation and processes remain audit-ready. This position offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact on product integrity and organizational excellence.

Compensation:
$70,000/year

Work Schedule:
Monday–Friday; 7:00am–4:00pm

Key Responsibilities of the Food Safety Supervisor:

• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and verification of food safety programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory and GFSI-recognized standards.
• Monitor raw materials, production workflows, and finished goods through routine inspections to confirm adherence to established quality specifications.
• Manage documentation practices, audit readiness, and traceability investigations while implementing corrective actions when issues arise.
• Guide production staff on GMPs, food safety protocols, and quality expectations through training, coaching, and ongoing communication.
• Support supplier qualification processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives identified through internal and external audits.

Qualifications and Skills for the Food Safety Supervisor:

• Background in food production or quality assurance, with familiarity in GFSI frameworks highly beneficial.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems, HACCP principles, and food safety plans.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills with the ability to drive corrective action.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to lead, influence, and motivate teams in a fast-paced setting.

Why Join Us?
You’ll play a central role in shaping a safety-first culture while working alongside a team committed to operational excellence. This role offers the chance to expand your expertise, contribute to high-impact initiatives, and build meaningful partnerships across the organization. It’s an opportunity to grow your career within a company that values quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.