Total Quality Manager

GRUMA•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$112,000 - $116,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Foods is seeking an experienced Total Quality Manager for its Panorama City, California facility. The role partners with the broader organization to consistently develop, produce, and supply products that exceed customer and consumer expectations. The manager protects the company’s brands by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, promotes high quality standards throughout the organization, and drives continuous improvement in product quality, quality systems, and the Food Safety Program. The role also mentors and develops the Total Quality team and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in food science, food technology, or a related field.
At least 5 years of Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 3 years of managerial experience in a manufacturing or quality environment.
Extensive experience in Total Quality within consumer food production environments, with a proven track record leading Total Quality teams.
Experience with regulatory inspectors, including AIB, BRC, OSHA, military, Health Department, EPA, and city and county inspectors.
Team management, leadership, and development skills.
Ability to build and mentor high-performing teams committed to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Maturity, self-confidence, and strong communication skills.
Ability to operate in a diverse business environment and communicate within an internationally matrixed environment.
Ability to perform simple analysis.
Ability to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Equivalent combinations of related education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bakery or food/beverage manufacturing experience.
Bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Partner with the organization to develop, produce, and supply products that exceed customer and consumer expectations.
Protect the company’s brands by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Engage employees across the organization in maintaining the highest quality standards.
Monitor and ensure continuous improvement in product quality and the quality system.
Monitor and ensure continuous improvement of the Food Safety Program.
Mentor and develop the Total Quality team.
Perform other duties as assigned.