Quality Assurance Manager

A growing food manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance initiatives across a multi-site network. This individual will oversee a team of quality professionals and work closely with operations, executive leadership, and regulatory agencies to ensure products, processes, and facilities meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality leader who enjoys balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution. The role will influence quality programs across multiple facilities while helping drive continuous improvement, food safety excellence, and regulatory readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Quality Assurance professionals
• Oversee quality systems, food safety programs, and regulatory compliance activities across multiple facilities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for FDA, USDA, and state regulatory agencies
• Manage internal audits, customer audits, supplier audits, and regulatory inspections
• Lead investigations, CAPA activities, and risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, customer requirements, and SQF standards
• Maintain quality documentation, traceability programs, and compliance reporting systems
• Develop and deliver food safety and quality training programs
• Monitor key quality metrics and provide updates to executive leadership
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Business, or a related field
• 7+ years of quality assurance, food safety, or regulatory compliance experience
• Previous experience leading or managing a quality team
• Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, and food manufacturing regulations
• Experience with audits, inspections, investigations, CAPA, and quality management systems
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• SQF Practitioner certification (current SQF Code)
• Internal Auditor certification
• PCQI certification
• Food Defense Coordinator certification
• HACCP or HARPC training
• SAP experience
• Experience with SQL, MS Access, or advanced Excel
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations

Work Environment

This position combines office and plant-based responsibilities and includes travel to manufacturing and warehouse locations. Candidates should be comfortable working in production environments and collaborating with regulatory agencies, operational leaders, and cross-functional teams.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone passionate about food safety, regulatory compliance, quality systems, and continuous improvement.