Manager, Quality Assurance
Litehouse•Danville, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Ensure Every Bite Counts as Quality Assurance Manager at Litehouse. In this critical leadership role, you'll work cross-functionally to promote quality excellence and support product innovation and operational success. Litehouse is seeking a Manager, Quality Assurance (QA) to lead quality initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company standards.
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
- Must be able to pass a background check.
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
