Quality Control Manager

Nissin Foods • Piedmont, SC

7h

About The Position

The Quality Control Manager is responsible for leading all quality and food safety programs at the manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with SQF, HACCP, regulatory, customer, and corporate standards while driving a strong food safety culture, audit readiness, and continuous improvement across the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Quality or Food Safety within a food manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• HACCP Certification.
• Strong knowledge of SQF, GMPs, FDA regulations, and food manufacturing best practices.
• Proven experience leading audits and corrective action programs.

Nice To Haves

• SQF Practitioner certification.
• Master’s degree in a related scientific discipline.
• Experience supporting new product launches and process improvements.
• Strong data analysis, continuous improvement, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, implement, and maintain all Quality Control, Food Safety, and SQF programs in alignment with GFSI and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the SQF Practitioner with authority to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the SQF system.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, Allergen Control, Food Defense, and sanitation programs.
• Act as the primary liaison for regulatory agencies, customer audits, and third-party certification audits; lead CAPA and root cause analysis.
• Oversee investigation and disposition of non-conforming materials, finished goods, and consumer complaints.
• Lead and develop QC/SQF supervisors and staff; establish accountability and performance expectations.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Supply Chain, and HR to support plant objectives.
• Analyze quality and food safety metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Support new product launches, process changes, and equipment start-ups from a quality and food safety perspective.
• Manage QC documentation, laboratory activities, environmental monitoring, and quality-related vendors.
• Help develop and manage the QC department budget.

What This Job Offers

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