Quality Assurance Manager

The Quality Assurance Manager leads all food safety, quality, and regulatory programs for the facility. This role ensures compliance with FDA/USDA regulations, SQF/BRC standards, and internal quality expectations while partnering with Production, Sanitation, and Maintenance to maintain a strong quality culture. Key Responsibilities Manage HACCP, HARPC, GMPs, allergen control, sanitation, and traceability programs. Oversee daily QA activities including in‑process checks, finished product testing, and environmental monitoring. Lead audit readiness and certification efforts (SQF/BRC). Investigate non‑conformances and customer complaints; implement CAPA. Supervise and develop QA technicians and specialists. Maintain regulatory documentation and support FDA/USDA and customer audits. Approve product specs, labels, and process changes for compliance. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of QA experience in food or beverage manufacturing; leadership experience preferred. Strong knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, GMPs, and SQF/BRC. Strong communication, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional leadership skills. Preferred SQF Practitioner or PCQI certification. Experience with Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement. Familiarity with ERP or quality systems.

Created: 2026-03-11