Quality Assurance Manager

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Quality Assurance Manager

The QA Manager provides leadership for the facility’s quality assurance and sanitation programs, ensuring all products meet customer expectations and comply with USDA, FDA, and other regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for food safety, sanitation performance, regulatory compliance, audits, and staff development.

Responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager

• Oversee facility performance in food safety, quality, and sanitation
• Develop and manage food safety programs, including recalls, HACCP, and Preventive Controls
• Act as primary contact for regulatory officials, customers, and third-party auditors
• Lead customer, regulatory, and third-party audits, implementing corrective actions as needed
• Ensure compliance with specifications for raw materials, WIP, and finished products
• Develop and maintain SSOPs, sanitation, and quality systems
• Train and manage QA and sanitation staff to meet compliance and testing standards
• Prepare and manage QA and sanitation budgets with focus on efficiency and improvement
• Conduct internal audits, track KPIs, and drive continuous process improvements
• Partner with suppliers and customers to resolve product or service issues

Requirements of the Quality Assurance Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive QA experience in perishable or frozen food manufacturing, including 5+ years in management
• Strong USDA manufacturing experience and knowledge of FDA (FSMA) and USDA regulations
• Expertise in HACCP, Preventive Controls, SSOPs, allergens, and product traceability
• Experience with GFSI certification programs (BRC, SQF)
• Proven leadership, team development, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills; bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and QA reporting systems

1st shift, DIRECT HIRE

Pay is $105,000 - $115,000 annually, based on experience

*If you have an open application with Matthews Professional Employment, Inc., please express your interest in this position to your consultant*