Manager, Quality Assurance

Litehouse • Sandpoint, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ensure Every Bite Counts as Quality Assurance Manager at Litehouse. Location: Sandpoint, ID | Full-Time | Quality Assurance / Food Safety Are you passionate about driving product quality and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, food manufacturing environment? Litehouse is seeking a Manager, Quality Assurance (QA) to lead quality initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company standards. In this critical leadership role, you'll work cross-functionally to promote quality excellence and support product innovation and operational success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, or related field (Required)
• Minimum 5 years of experience supervising and managing QA teams in a manufacturing environment
• Certification in HACCP , SQF Practitioner , and PCQI required upon hire
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with teams inside and outside the organization
• Experience managing QA teams and driving operational quality in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and analytical quality programs
• Ability to multi-task, lead projects, and adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong organizational, analytical, and leadership skills with attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree (Preferred)
• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams a plus

Responsibilities

• Promote product quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization
• Ensure compliance with GFSI/SQF, regulatory, and customer standards
• Oversee plant sanitation systems and support implementation and verification
• Supervise QA staff and align objectives with plant management
• Support R&D on commercialization projects and troubleshoot production challenges
• Analyze quality performance using statistical process control and other tools
• Respond to customer/consumer quality inquiries and lead investigations
• Design and deliver quality control and food safety training programs
• Maintain inspection parameters and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and directives
• Manage environmental testing programs and inspection criteria
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of QA systems and food safety policies

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees