Quality Assurance Manager - Food Manufacturing

Overview: Seeking an experienced QA Manager to lead our food safety and quality assurance initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and maintaining quality control within the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, enforce, and upgrade safety and quality protocols.
• Champion and manage SQF programs; regularly update related SOPs.
• Efficiently manage product quality control and issue resolution.
• Conduct, oversee, and follow up on audits related to food safety and quality.
• Lead internal audit processes, ensuring clear communication throughout the team.
• Liaise with suppliers for compliance and quality assurance.
• Validate QA documentation and data entries for consistency and accuracy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant QA standards and practices.
• Work with management to devise testing methods for raw materials and final products.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Food Science, Microbiology, or equivalent.
• 3+ years in technical roles with leadership growth.
• 2+ years of experience in managerial roles.
• Ability to obtain (or already have) SQF and HACCP Certifications
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong communication and adaptability to ERP systems.

Additional Details:

• Directly oversees QA department staff of 3-4
• Office-based role with occasional production site exposure.
• Physical requirements: General mobility, occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs), minimal travel (~5%).

Salary: Dependent on experience and role requirements.