Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

Direct Hire - 15% bonus

Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 per year

An established company in the food & beverage industry is looking to add a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager to their team!

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager ensures food safety and quality compliance with regulatory and company standards. This role oversees food safety and quality programs, communicates quality results, and transfers QA knowledge to the workforce.

Opportunity to transform the quality department and "own it"

• Competitive compensation
• 15% yearly bonus
• Generous PTO
• Substantial growth

Responsibilities:

• Manage plant laboratory operations, including supplies and equipment.
• Oversee third-party sanitation companies.
• Ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to the Food Safety Modernization Act.
• Drive continuous improvement in product quality and process optimization.
• Lead coaching, education, and training for management and plant employees in Quality Assurance.
• Develop and maintain HACCP, FDA, and USDA programs.
• Ensure compliance with SQF/BRC audit requirements.
• Supervise chemical, bacteriological, sensory, and utilization tests on raw materials and finished goods.
• Collaborate cross-functionally as a change agent.

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• 5 years of QA experience and 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of USDA and FDA.
• Knowledge of the Food Safety Modernization Act.
• SQF Practitioner and/or GFSI certified.
• Process Control Qualified Individual.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Working knowledge of sanitation systems and clean-in-place techniques.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.