Quality Assurance Manager
About The Position
PS Seasoning is seeking a driven, organized, and solutions-oriented Quality Assurance Manager to lead, strengthen, and continuously improve food safety and quality programs. This hands-on leadership role involves daily presence on the plant floor and direct influence on plant operations and company-wide quality performance. The manager oversees food safety and quality systems, including FDA Preventive Controls (FSMA), SQF, HACCP, GMPs, and allergen control; partners with the Regulatory & Compliance Manager on regulatory and company-standard compliance; and leads customer, SQF, regulatory, and internal audits. The role also drives continuous improvement, develops plant-specific quality metrics, leads process improvement and cost-savings projects, and ensures customer requirements are met. The position provides oversight, coaching, and development for Quality Control team members; leads employee onboarding and ongoing food safety and quality training; audits sanitation programs; and enforces food safety, employee safety, and quality policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 7 years of experience in GFSI-certified food manufacturing facilities.
- 2–3 years of experience in a quality leadership role.
- Current hands-on experience with FSMA Preventive Controls, HACCP, GMPs, and SQF or another GFSI certification scheme.
- HACCP certification.
- Strong computer proficiency, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence teams.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-driven, independent decision-maker who can thrive with minimal supervision.
Nice To Haves
- BPCS certification.
- PCQI certification.
- SQF Practitioner certification.
- Spanish bilingual skills.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of food safety and quality programs, including FDA Preventive Controls (FSMA), SQF, HACCP, GMPs, and allergen control.
- Partner with the Regulatory & Compliance Manager to ensure adherence to FDA regulations and PS Seasoning standards.
- Lead customer audits, SQF audits, regulatory inspections, and internal audits.
- Drive SQF internal audit programs, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.
- Identify opportunities to improve products, processes, and cost efficiencies.
- Develop plant-specific QC metrics to measure performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Initiate and lead process improvement and cost-savings projects independently.
- Ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.
- Maintain daily presence on the plant floor to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.
- Audit sanitation programs and verify effective execution.
- Provide oversight, coaching, and development for Quality Control team members.
- Lead onboarding and ongoing food safety and quality training for employees at all levels.
- Develop and deliver practical training programs for line employees, supervisors, and production leads.
- Maintain and enforce food safety, employee safety, and quality policies.
Benefits
- Career growth within a company that values leadership, accountability, and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
