Quality Assurance Manager
Kalon Executive Search•San Diego, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Quality Assurance Manager leads all quality and food safety programs to ensure products meet regulatory standards and company requirements. This role partners cross-functionally to maintain compliance, drive continuous improvement, and foster a strong culture of quality across production operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field
- 4+ years of QA experience in Dietary Supplement or food/beverage manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA, and HACCP, regulations
- Experience with audits, inspections, and quality systems
- Proven leadership and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- SQF, BRC, or other GFSI experience
- Experience with cGMP 21 CFR Part 111
- HACCP or PCQI certification
- Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement background
Responsibilities
- Lead QA and food safety programs across dietary supplment manufacturing operations
- Ensure compliance with FDA, HACCP, GMP (Part 111) , and other regulatory standards
- Oversee quality control processes (raw materials, in-process, finished goods)
- Manage internal, customer, and regulatory audits and inspections
- Investigate quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Maintain SOPs, specifications, and quality documentation
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and R&D to ensure product consistency and process optimization
- Track and analyze quality metrics; drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead food safety and quality training programs for employees
- Manage supplier quality and third-party testing relationships
Benefits
- health_insurance
- dental_insurance
- vision_insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
