Seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead food safety and quality programs in a dairy manufacturing environment.
The role reports to the Plant Manager and supports continuous improvement using tools like audits, trend analysis, SPC, Lean Six Sigma, and CAPA.
Responsibilities include managing the QA team, ensuring compliance with regulations (FDA, USDA, GFSI/SQF), developing HACCP and Food Safety plans, and overseeing internal and external audits.
Qualifications include a degree in Food Science or related fields, with 1-5 years of experience, strong knowledge of food safety standards, microbiology, GMPs, and regulatory requirements.
Key skills involve leadership, problem-solving, communication, and experience with quality systems, audits, and process improvements.
Work involves moderate physical activity and safety precautions.
This role aims to foster a culture of quality, drive improvements, and ensure product safety and compliance.