Quality Assurance Manager - Food Manufacturing

About Our Partner:

Our client is a leading family-owned food manufacturer operating facilities across multiple states, proudly serving domestic and international markets. They prioritize a personal approach, recognizing employees by name, not number, and are committed to delivering high-quality products while fostering a collaborative, values-driven culture.

What Our Partner Brings to the Table:

Join our client, a respected food manufacturing leader, and contribute to ensuring top-tier food safety and quality in a supportive, family-oriented environment. They offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Salary with performance incentives and 401(k) with employer match.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus PTO and paid holidays.

• Growth Opportunities: Professional development in a team-focused, innovative workplace.

How You’ll Contribute to Our Partner’s Success:

As a Quality Assurance Manager, you’ll oversee food safety and quality systems, ensuring compliance with SQF, USDA, and company standards. Qualifications include a bachelor’s or associate’s degree (preferred), experience in food production quality assurance, and proficiency in MS Office, with SQF and HACCP certification strongly preferred.

• Food Safety and Compliance: Maintain SQF systems, enforce Good Manufacturing Practices, and ensure adherence to USDA and company regulations.

• Audit and Documentation: Prepare and conduct second- and third-party audits, review and update SOPs, and manage laboratory practices, records, and equipment calibration.

• Training and Inspections: Lead employee training on food safety, conduct facility inspections, and collect samples/swabs.

• Leadership and Communication: Drive change management, prioritize tasks, and resolve issues diplomatically while promoting a culture of quality.