Quality Assurance Manager
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Food Quality & Safety, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager
Quality Assurance Manager
Seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to join a growing Food & Beverage company.
Manage all Plant Quality Assurance (QA) activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Primary areas of responsibility include Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Sanitation Practices (GSP), product conformity, and service quality. This position reports directly to the Manager of Corporate Quality Assurance, with functional reporting to the Plant Manager. The Quality Assurance Manager is part of the Plant's management team, representing Corporate QA at the Plant level and working to continuously improve product and process quality.
Key ResponsibilitiesLocal Responsibilities (Plant-Level)
- Develop and Implement a Plant Quality Plan
- Serve as Facility SQF Practitioner
- Review and Audit Manufacturing Procedures
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain and Enforce GMP Guidelines
- Oversee Sanitation Practices
- Manage Product Specifications and Documentation
- Provide Leadership for the Laboratory
- Collaborate on Incoming Goods and Raw Materials Assessments
- Develop and Monitor Quality Department Budget
- Additional Key Responsibilities at the Corporate QA-Level
With the Plant Manager and Plant Management team, define the quality function's role and communicate it to all facility associates to ensure continuous improvement.
Maintain SQF Level 3 certification and manage continuous improvement programs
Ensure compliance with established practices and procedures.
Identify and address nonconformances, ensuring corrective actions are effective.
Be knowledgeable of and stay current on Federal and State requirements.
Represent the facility during inspections and audits by customers and regulatory agencies.
Collaborate with Plant Management and Corporate QA to update and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices.
Work with Plant Management and Corporate QA to establish and validate sanitation programs.
Conduct periodic audits for compliance and evaluate new products/techniques.
Establish systems to control and document release, holds, and disposition of products manufactured at the facility.
Work closely with Laboratory Associates and Lab Supervisor to ensure proper training and supervision.
Perform analyses and participate in routine lab activities as needed.
Develop quality assessment procedures for raw materials.
Work with Purchasing to establish and enforce quality standards with vendors.
Establish and document the department budget and regularly analyze/report status for Quality Department
Implement Programs Supporting Commitment to Product Excellence
Establish Plant Quality Metrics in cooperation with Corporate QA.
Issue Weekly Plant Quality Report
Represent the Plant in weekly and quarterly Quality Committee meetings.
Maintain Log of Concessions and communicate concessions effectively to Corporate Quality.
Design and Implement Quality Programs as required by Corporate QA (e.g., Hold Policy, Recall Policy, Pathogen Testing, Customer Complaint Resolution, HACCP).
Education
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Food, Dairy, or Natural Sciences from a four-year college or university; OR Equivalent combination of education (minimum AAS) and relevant experience.
Experience
Five to seven years of related experience and/or training in the Food and Beverage industry.
Active involvement in Quality Programs is required.
Previous supervisory experience is required.
Familiarity with ISO Quality Management Systems, HACCP, and statistical process control is preferred
Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Strong presentation skills and ability to respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
Strong personal computer skills.
Competencies
Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge:
Familiarity with GMP, GSP, SQF (Level
3), HACCP, and related federal/state regulations.
Quality Systems Management:
Ability to design, implement, and maintain quality assurance programs (e.g., Hold Policy, Recall Policy, Pathogen Testing, Customer Complaint Resolution).
Leadership and Team Management:
Proven ability to lead QA teams, train staff, coordinate efforts with Plant Management, and communicate effectively at all levels.
Analytical and Problem-Solving:
Skilled in reviewing/auditing procedures, identifying nonconformances, and implementing corrective actions.
Frequently required to speak and be able to perceive and understand spoken instructions, alarms, and other important sounds in the workplace.
Occasionally required to stand, reach with hands/arms, and climb or balance.
Must regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 55 pounds.
Requires close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Regularly exposed to wet/humid conditions.
Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic/caustic chemicals.
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