QA / QC Manager - Bakery Production in Sacramento

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QA/QC Manager - Bakery Production

Location: Sacramento, CA

A dynamic bakery production facility specializing in high-volume manufacturing of diverse baked goods, committed to excellence in quality, safety, and compliance standards.

Employment Type: Full-Time (Salaried)

Salary Range: $85,000 - $120,000 annually, based on experience and certifications

Benefits: Health insurance options, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth.

Job Summary

The QA/QC Manager ensures all baked goods meet stringent safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including BRC Global Standards, organic, non-GMO, and GFSI certifications. This role involves leading a team to oversee quality control, compliance, and environmental monitoring in a high-volume, 24/7 facility. If you have a strong background in food safety, audit management, and team leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC programs compliant with BRC Global Standards, organic, non-GMO, GFSI, FDA, USDA, and HACCP regulations.
• Coordinate and lead the quality control department, including performing sampling, testing, and scoring of raw materials and finished products.
• Oversee and train a quality assurance team to monitor production, packaging, and sanitation processes.
• Conduct internal audits and manage third-party audits to ensure ongoing compliance with certifications.
• Perform and supervise basic microbiological testing, plant swabbing for environmental monitoring, and allergen testing, with accurate documentation.
• Prepare, update, and maintain quality control reports and consumer comment reports to track performance and address issues.
• Ensure raw and finished product specifications meet organic, non-GMO, and GFSI certification standards.
• Sign off on compliance documents as a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI).
• Manage corrective and preventive actions to resolve non-conformities and drive continuous improvement.
• Train staff on food safety, GMP, and HACCP protocols to maintain compliance across all shifts.
• Monitor vendor/supplier approval and maintenance programs.
• Maintain traceability records for raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain and update quality assurance manuals, ensuring they are audit-ready and properly filed.
• Oversee master sanitation schedules and coordinate with Facilities and Plant Managers on maintenance work orders to meet all program requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Plant Manager, and Ownership to align quality standards with operational and growth goals.
• Update standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support new product development and quality initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum five years of QA/QC experience in food manufacturing, preferably in bakery or high-volume environments.
• HACCP and PCQI certifications required, with ability to sign off on compliance documents.
• In-depth knowledge of BRC Global Standards, organic, non-GMO, GFSI, HACCP, GMP, FDA, and USDA regulations.
• Experience leading a team in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Strong skills in audit management, environmental monitoring, and corrective action processes.
• Excellent communication and training abilities to foster a culture of compliance.

Experience

• Prior work in bakery or confectionery manufacturing with automated production lines.
• Experience managing quality programs in a facility with 100+ employees.
• Familiarity with high-volume production, baking and packaging operations, and diverse product lines.

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Plant Manager and Ownership.

Work Environment

Full-time, salaried position in a fast-paced, 24/7/365 production environment requiring flexibility to oversee multiple shifts and collaborate with production, sanitation, and management teams. Must be bilingual in Spanish.

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