Quality Assurance Manager

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This role oversees the supervision and development of salaried direct reports and ensures full compliance with company quality policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local regulatory standards for the production of food products.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThis position holds the authority to halt production processes when product quality or food safety is at risk, and to evaluate and manage the disposition of ingredients, in-process materials, and finished goods in alignment with corporate QA guidelines. The role also provides technical support to plant operations, contributing to the development and execution of quality systems, training programs, audits, product launches, and continuous improvement initiatives.u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEnsure full compliance with corporate quality and food safety standards, including all applicable regulatory requirements.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eOversee ingredient conformance through supplier approval, auditing, and both analytical and sensory testing.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eLead continuous improvement efforts in quality performance, focusing on key metrics such as RFT (Right First Time), consumer complaint reduction, and audit scores.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eManage food safety systems including HACCP, pest control, sanitation, and housekeeping, ensuring readiness for internal and external audits such as AIB.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProvide technical and troubleshooting support to operations, including participation in plant projects and run requests.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eApprove final factory sign-off for new product and process launches.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eConduct performance evaluations and support the professional development of direct reports through coaching, training, and mentoring.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdiv class= 'mx-[var(--mini-thread-content-inset)] 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'flex min-h-[46px] justify-start 'u003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/articleu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdiv id= 'thread-bottom-container ' class= 'content-fade relative isolate z-10 w-full basis-auto has-data-has-thread-error:pt-2 has-data-has-thread-error:[box-shadow:var(--sharp-edge-bottom-shadow)] md:border-transparent md:pt-0 dark:border-white/20 md:dark:border-transparent flex flex-col 'u003eu003cdiv id= 'thread-bottom 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'text-base mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin) 'u003eu003cdiv class= '[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'max-xs:[--force-hide-label:none] relative z-1 flex h-full max-w-full flex-1 flex-col 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'bg-token-bg-primary shadow-short flex w-full cursor-text flex-col items-center justify-center overflow-clip bg-clip-padding contain-inline-size dark:bg-[#303030] rounded-[28px] 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'relative flex min-h-14 w-full items-end 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'relative flex w-full flex-auto flex-col 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'relative mx-5 flex min-h-14 flex-auto bg-transparent items-start 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'prosemirror-parent276o52 text-token-text-primary max-h-[25dvh] max-h-52 flex-1 overflow-auto [scrollbar-width:thin] default-browser vertical-scroll-fade-mask 'u003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Topeka, KS ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'notspecified ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'FL160-2746913

Created: 2025-09-06