Food Safety And Quality Assurance Manager

Job Title: Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description

This position is responsible for overseeing the Quality Systems to ensure compliance with regulatory, federal, and state laws. The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager will implement processes and maintain quality standards to meet customer specifications and food safety and operational standards. This role requires effective teamwork, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across departmental boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the Quality Systems Management Program, including HACCP, Preventative Controls, and Corporate Policy implementation.
• Conduct risk-based hazard analysis for raw materials and monitor supplier performance, including food safety plan and audit review.
• Oversee plant compliance and interactions with SQF Certification body and maintain applicable document registries.
• Reassess SQF plans whenever there is a change to the program, processes, procedures, ingredients, or equipment.
• Ensure adherence to preventative and process control procedures and corporate Quality Assurance Policies throughout the plant.
• Provide training on SPC, process control, product evaluation, HACCP, Food Safety Plan Preventative Controls, Allergens, GMPs, security, sanitation, and other quality-related SOPs.
• Maintain all pertinent document-controlled QA procedures.
• Maintain daily programs and records, including WIP and finished product quality scoring, key quality indicators, shelf life, and microbiological testing.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement processes.
• Oversee the Company Environmental Monitoring Program at the plant, collaborating with QA Supervisors and Sanitation Manager.
• Understand the impact of packaging material and process deviation on product quality and overall shelf life.
• Collaborate with Production to conduct root cause analysis on customer complaints related to product quality breakdown.
• Participate in meetings, pilots, and other trainings to gain knowledge of products.
• Provide weekly updates to Ops, QA, CM, Sales, and Product Development/Culinary teams on product quality scores and opportunities for improvement.

Essential Skills

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• 2-4 years of experience in a High-Volume Food Manufacturing Facility.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, and Food Labeling (FDA and USDA).
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, wipe, reach, bend, and safely lift up to 35 lbs.
• Flexibility to work AM and PM shifts, weekends, and overtime.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor"s degree required, preferably in food science; Master"s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience in Quality Assurance, Food Manufacturing, or similar technical environments.
• Knowledgeable in Organic Certification, FSMA, Kosher, GMP, CFR"s, and state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of quality systems, procedures, and policies.
• HACCP, PCQI, and SQF certification preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Experience in packaging, Fresh-Cut, Deli products, and MAP is a plus.

Work Environment

The work environment involves a 24/7 operation with flexibility required for various shifts, including weekends. The role involves working in a refrigerated environment and exposure to different food allergens. The team is well-established with a strong tenure, including QA and Sanitation personnel, and requires onsite presence to ensure effective management and compliance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tracy, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

health dental vacation holiday 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tracy,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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