Quality Manager Somerset, New Jersey

Solina

1d•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager leads both the Quality Assurance and Site Sanitation teams at Solina’s Somerset, New Jersey facility. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining food safety, quality, and sanitation programs to ensure the production of safe, high-quality dressings and sauces that meet FDA regulatory standards and exceed customer expectations. Reporting to the Director of Quality, Solina USA, the QA Manager provides site leadership in maintaining compliance with BRCGS, FSMA, and Solina internal and Global standards. The ideal candidate will champion a customer-centric culture, drive continuous improvement, and foster a strong commitment to health, safety, and food quality across the site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years’ experience in the food industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.
Ability to uphold regulatory, company and customer standards.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Knowledge of Database software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet and Word Processing software; QMS system and SAP.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills with demonstrated multi-tasking and project management skills.
May be required to work long hours and weekends.
Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance principles, food science and liquid product processing, SPC and statistics; preferred.
In-depth understanding of microbiological testing and chemistry testing.
Knowledge of various pathogens and microbes associated with food production.
Comprehensive knowledge of FDA, GFSI, HACCP/HARPC, and SSOP requirements.

Responsibilities

Verifies that all Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Regulatory programs are functioning as designed, being followed and correctly documented – thus ensuring the facility has the evidence required to prove they have produced safe and wholesome products.
Manage and continuously improve the site’s Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS) in compliance with BRCGS and FDA standards.
Serve as the BRCGS Site Lead and Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), ensuring robust implementation and maintenance of site certification.
Lead food safety plan (HACCP, HARPC) development, validation, and annual reassessment to ensure effective hazard controls.
Oversee internal audits, GMP inspections, environmental monitoring, and corrective/preventive action programs (CAPA).
Investigate and resolve customer complaints, nonconformances, and product issues using root cause analysis and cross-functional problem-solving.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation to demonstrate compliance with FDA, BRCGS, and customer standards.
Lead the Site Sanitation Team in developing and executing a validated, effective Master Sanitation Schedule and SSOP program.
Ensure cleaning, chemical use, and verification practices align with food safety and occupational health and safety standards.
Collaborate with the Site Safety Team to maintain an injury-free workplace, emphasizing hazard identification, risk reduction, and safety culture engagement.
Support hygienic design improvements and preventive maintenance to optimize sanitation efficiency and reduce downtime.
Maintain readiness for FDA inspections, customer audits, and BRCGS certification audits.
Partner with customers to meet and exceed their expectations through strong communication, responsiveness, and proactive issue resolution.
Ensure that specifications, product testing, and release programs are executed accurately and timely.
Monitor regulatory changes and guide the site through compliance updates and best practices.
Lead, mentor, and develop QA and Sanitation team members to build technical competence and leadership capability.
Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and engagement through consistent feedback, recognition, and coaching.
Set clear objectives and metrics aligned with site and corporate goals.
Foster collaboration across departments to enhance communication, problem solving, and customer focus.