Quality Assurance Manager- Food Manufacturing Industry

Magnolia Foods, Llc. • Jurupa Valley, CA

2d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of food safety and quality programs in a high-speed food manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with FDA, FSMA, GFSI (SQF), and customer-specific requirements while driving operational excellence and a strong food safety culture. The QA Manager leads QA teams, oversees audit readiness, and champions initiatives that improve product quality, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in food manufacturing quality assurance (bakery, tortilla, or snack industry preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of QA management experience, including team leadership
• Proven success with GFSI certification programs and regulatory audits
• Demonstrated experience handling recalls, quality deviations, and customer complaints
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities (RCA, SPC, data analysis)
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in QA systems, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Nice To Haves

• HACCP Certification
• PCQI Certification
• SQF Practitioner Certification
• Internal Auditor Certification

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of HACCP, PCQI, Preventive Controls, and allergen management programs
• Serve as the facility’s SQF Practitioner and lead all GFSI (SQF) initiatives
• Ensure audit readiness for third-party, customer, and regulatory inspections
• Maintain compliance with FDA, FSMA, GMPs, OSHA, and EPA requirements
• Conduct root cause investigations for customer complaints, deviations, and recalls; lead CAPA programs
• Review and approve product labeling, including nutrition facts, ingredient declarations, and allergen statements
• Supervise, mentor, and develop QA team members through training, coaching, and performance evaluations
• Collaborate with Production, Sanitation, R&D, and Supply Chain to align on quality and food safety objectives
• Facilitate food safety and quality training programs across all levels of the organization
• Validate new product formulations, ingredient changes, and equipment modifications through trials and testing
• Lead shelf-life studies, microbiological testing, and sensory evaluation programs
• Analyze quality data (SPC, trends, complaints) to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Optimize raw material usage and ensure compliance with customer and internal specifications
• Oversee preparation and maintenance of QA records, manuals, SOPs, and specifications
• Perform as Lead Auditor for internal audits and follow up on non-conformances
• Coordinate product traceability activities and lead mock recalls in accordance with company policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager