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HP Hood

FSQ Supervisor - Days

Oneida, NY

$79K - $92K/yr

Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification or attainment of PCQI within 12 months of hiring. * Mature leadership and team building skills. * Advanced proficiency with Microsoft ...

HP Hood

FSQ Supervisor - Days

Oneida, NY · On-site

$79K - $92K/yr

Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification or attainment of PCQI within 12 months of hiring. * Mature leadership and team building skills. * Advanced proficiency with Microsoft ...

Carlyle's Catering

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Quality Assurance (QA) Manager / Food Safety Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Serve as Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) or obtain certification. * Maintain facility licensing and regulatory documentation. * Ensure compliance with all inspections and regulatory ...

HIKINEX

Food Safety and Quality Manager

Woodbridge, NJ · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

HACCP and PCQI certification * Strong leadership and team management experience * Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations * Flexibility to support both shifts and weekends as needed Schedule: Two ...

sugarmtn

Quality Assurance Manager

Shullsburg, WI · On-site

Serve as the site's PCQI and ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and food safety requirements * Oversee environmental monitoring, sanitation verification, internal audits, and CAPA programs

sugarmtn

Quality Assurance Manager

Shullsburg, WI

Serve as the site's PCQI and ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and food safety requirements * Oversee environmental monitoring, sanitation verification, internal audits, and CAPA programs

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for pcqi in the United States is $117,881.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $142,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a PCQI?

A PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing food safety plans in compliance with the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). They ensure that preventive controls are in place to minimize food safety hazards. PCQIs typically review production processes, conduct risk assessments, and oversee corrective actions to maintain compliance. This role is essential in food manufacturing and processing facilities to ensure product safety and regulatory adherence. Many PCQIs receive training through an FDA-recognized course to meet regulatory requirements.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a PCQI in a food manufacturing facility?

As a PCQI, your daily responsibilities revolve around overseeing and verifying the implementation of the facility's food safety plan, including conducting hazard analyses, monitoring preventive controls, and reviewing records to ensure compliance with FSMA requirements. You’ll often collaborate with quality assurance, production, and sanitation teams to identify potential risks and develop corrective actions when issues arise. In addition, you may be tasked with conducting internal audits, leading food safety training sessions, and preparing for regulatory inspections. This role is vital for maintaining the safety and quality of food products, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the company meets all legal and customer standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the PCQI position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), you need a strong background in food safety regulations, hazard analysis, and risk-based preventive controls, often demonstrated by completing a standardized PCQI training program. Familiarity with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), food safety management systems, and tools like HACCP and internal audit software is essential. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication help PCQIs successfully identify risks and lead food safety teams. These skills ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and the implementation of robust food safety plans to protect public health.

How to become a preventive controls qualified individual?

A Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) is responsible for developing and implementing food safety plans under the Food Safety Modernization Act. To become a PCQI, individuals typically complete a USDA or FDA-approved training course on preventive controls and may need relevant food safety experience or education, such as a degree in food science or a related field. Certification is often required to demonstrate knowledge of hazard analysis, risk assessment, and control measures in food manufacturing environments.
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Infographic showing various Pcqi job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,881 per year, or $56.7 per hour.

FSQ Supervisor - Days

HP Hood

Oneida, NY

$79K - $92K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Establish and maintain Quality standards and procedures for production.
  • Support development of a culture of proactive quality.
  • Oversee facility sanitation program to meet Regulatory and Corporate Requirements.
  • Support facility Quality Management Systems (QMS) program to meet Regulatory and Corporate Requirements.
  • Supervise lab technicians and maintain staff work schedule.
  • Obtain/Maintain certification and/or licensing for Regulatory testing.
  • Expedite all product testing in support of plant operations and communicate non-compliances in a timely fashion to appropriate Managers for corrective action.
  • Review production-testing results and records for compliance.
  • Maintain Food Safety/Food Quality plans and monitor CCP's/CQP's.
  • File Regulatory reports as needed regarding Milk testing and record keeping.
  • Assist in troubleshooting quality issues and customer complaints.
  • Training new employees and retraining current employees in GMP's and procedures.
  • Maintain/modify/create SOP's as needed.
  • Maintain lab records for regulatory, third Party and internal QMS audits.
  • Maintain SQF Practitioner status.
  • Support SQF by coordinating the Internal Audit Program.
  • Attend safety meetings, perform safety audits and actively support safety team.
  • Serve as a back-up for the QA Manager.
  • Apply statistical process control (SPC) methodology to data analysis to evaluate current process and process changes.
  • Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, and never put yourself or other employees in harm's way.
Education and Experience:
  • Minimum of an Associate's degree in Dairy/Food Science or other related curriculum preferred.
  • Minimum of 2-5 years quality assurance background in a dairy/food lab or equivalent.
Skills and Competencies:
  • Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
  • Certification and/or License: Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification or attainment of PCQI within 12 months of hiring.
  • Mature leadership and team building skills.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is
$79,700—$92,200 USD

Ready to join us? Apply directly on our Company Careers Page

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