Quality Assurance Manager

Richardson International•New Hope, MN

14d

About The Position

Duties and Responsibilities: Provides leadership in the development, training, execution, and verification/validation of all quality systems Ensures compliance to all regulatory, customer, and corporate programs . Leads and participates in regulatory, customer, and internal audits . Provides leadership in the development, training and maintenance of the plant Food Safety an d Quality programs Act as the p rimary contact for internal and external customers and i nvestigate consumer and customer complaints while providing written commu nication regarding the findings Responsible for developing and monitoring plant sanitation and product safety programs to ensure a safe and wholesome product supply ; lead teams through product recall management process Provides leadership to help ensure a safe work environment throughout the plant . Adheres to all safety policies and procedures Coordinate the activities of engineers and contractors in complying with GMP’s during construction activities Work with vendors to correct noncompliance issues conc erning ingredients and supplies Responsible for supporting and maintaining Food Safety and Quality Programs, along with proactively identifying and executing all continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation. Participates and supports all Quality and Safety audits and annual certifications, including internal audits and paperwork compliance Other duties, as assigned Education and Experience Required: Must have a bachelor’s Degree in food related field. (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.) Must have 3 + years’ experience in a lead role or management position in a manufacturing environment. Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of GFSI standards Demonstrated problem solver with ability to implement effective solutions. Previous experience designing and deploying training programs Effective management and supervisory skills Effective written and verbal communication skills in English language. Strong organizational skills Strategic planning skills High level of accuracy and attention to detail PCQI Certification HACCP Certification Physical Requirements: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stand, stoop, and walk Must be able to reach above shoulders, climb, and work off ladder Must be able to work in dusty, hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation for 6+ hours per shift Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds Must be able to wear a respirator Must be able to distinguish objects or equipment visually Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities. Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by 2/28/2026.

Requirements

Must have a bachelor’s Degree in food related field. (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.)
Must have 3 + years’ experience in a lead role or management position in a manufacturing environment.
Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stand, stoop, and walk
Must be able to reach above shoulders, climb, and work off ladder
Must be able to work in dusty, hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation for 6+ hours per shift
Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds
Must be able to wear a respirator
Must be able to distinguish objects or equipment visually

Nice To Haves

Comprehensive knowledge of GFSI standards
Demonstrated problem solver with ability to implement effective solutions.
Previous experience designing and deploying training programs
Effective management and supervisory skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English language.
Strong organizational skills
Strategic planning skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
PCQI Certification
HACCP Certification

Responsibilities

Provides leadership in the development, training, execution, and verification/validation of all quality systems
Ensures compliance to all regulatory, customer, and corporate programs
Leads and participates in regulatory, customer, and internal audits
Provides leadership in the development, training and maintenance of the plant Food Safety an d Quality programs
Act as the p rimary contact for internal and external customers and i nvestigate consumer and customer complaints while providing written commu nication regarding the findings
Responsible for developing and monitoring plant sanitation and product safety programs to ensure a safe and wholesome product supply
Lead teams through product recall management process
Provides leadership to help ensure a safe work environment throughout the plant
Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
Coordinate the activities of engineers and contractors in complying with GMP’s during construction activities
Work with vendors to correct noncompliance issues conc erning ingredients and supplies
Responsible for supporting and maintaining Food Safety and Quality Programs, along with proactively identifying and executing all continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation.
Participates and supports all Quality and Safety audits and annual certifications, including internal audits and paperwork compliance
Other duties, as assigned