Quality Assurance Manager

Description

• Lead investigations into quality deviations; identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Review, update, and maintain Quality Management System documentation, work instructions, and SSOPs.
• Oversee daily quality and food safety operations in alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to capital project planning and annual budget activities.
• Manage hold and release programs, sanitation oversight, pest control, environmental monitoring, and laboratory testing activities.
• Maintain audit readiness and ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, FSMA, and customer expectations.
• Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, and R&D to ensure processes, product specifications, and preventive maintenance programs support food safety and product quality.
• Provide training, coaching, and leadership development to plant personnel related to food safety and compliance.
• Track, analyze, and report quality KPIs to plant and corporate leadership.
• Serve as the primary contact for customer quality inquiries and complaint resolution.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of cGMPs, environmental monitoring, sanitation, and lab practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• HACCP, SQF Practitioner, and/or PCQI certification preferred (or ability to obtain).
• We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead plant-wide food safety and quality initiatives at a high-volume food manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for guiding the Quality team, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate is an organized, hands-on leader who is confident in decision-making, cross-functional coordination, and fostering a strong culture of food safety on the production floor.
• 5+ years of quality assurance experience in food, beverage, or related regulated manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Previous supervisory or management experience required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance