QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
About The Position
The Quality Assurance Manager leads Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory programs in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Reporting to the VP of Operations, this hands-on leadership role maintains and strengthens food safety and quality systems, leads audit readiness and regulatory compliance, develops and implements programs and procedures, and manages Quality Assurance professionals. The role calls for a visible, floor-focused leader with technical knowledge of food manufacturing, SQF requirements, Preventive Controls, HACCP/HARPC, regulatory compliance, and quality systems. The manager develops programs, leads audits, resolves complex food safety and quality issues, and partners with Production, R&D, Operations, Sanitation, Warehouse, Purchasing, customers, suppliers, and regulatory partners. Bilingual Spanish and effective communication in English are required.
Requirements
- 10+ years in food manufacturing or quality assurance.
- Experience with GFSI, SQF, HACCP/HARPC, and FDA compliance.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, or a related field, or at least 12 years of equivalent experience.
- Direct experience with FDA labeling compliance and regulatory review.
- Hands-on experience with QA testing in production environments.
- PCQI and NACCP certifications.
- Experience building, maintaining, and defending QA system audits in a food manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership and team development experience.
- Hands-on, floor-focused management style.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- Strong background in sauces, soups, dressings, or similar products preferred.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage QA and food safety systems, including HACCP, HARPC, and GFSI/SQF.
- Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and customer requirements.
- Maintain audit readiness and lead internal and external audits.
- Establish and enforce raw material, in-process, and finished product specifications.
- Implement testing, inspection, and product disposition procedures.
- Partner with suppliers to ensure ingredient quality.
- Hire, train, and mentor QA staff; set expectations, manage performance, and build accountability.
- Promote a strong food safety culture across the organization.
- Work closely with Production, R&D, and Operations teams.
- Support new product development and commercialization.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Track and analyze quality and production KPIs, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
- Manage QA budgets and support cost control efforts.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Employer-paid LTD and Life/AD&D insurance.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Weekly pay on Wednesdays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
