Quality Control Manager

Quality Control Manager

Must be US Citizen or Green Card to be considered for candidacy for this position.

• Direct all aspects of Quality Control, including analytical, microbiological, and sensory (organoleptic) testing activities.
• Authorize the release of incoming materials and finished products, ensuring they meet defined specifications and timelines.
• Create and track KPIs to evaluate QC performance, productivity, and overall effectiveness.
• Coordinate and enhance sensory evaluation programs, ensuring proper training, alignment, and consistency among panelists.
• Build and develop the QC team through hiring, training, coaching, and performance management; maintain a skills matrix for development and role definition.
• Plan and adjust staffing, shift coverage, and scheduling to support operational and production requirements.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable quality and regulatory standards, including cGMP, GLP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA, and customer-specific requirements. Participate in and support internal reviews, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Oversee the creation, upkeep, and accuracy of QC documentation, including SOPs, validations, deviations, change management, and CAPAs.
• Drive investigations into quality issues such as non-conforming materials and out-of-specification results, utilizing root cause analysis methodologies.
• Lead the response to customer complaints, including technical assessments and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure proper management of laboratory equipment, including maintenance, calibration, qualification, and external service coordination.
• Interpret quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities, mitigate risks, and provide insights to leadership.
• Champion workplace safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety standards.

$95,000 - $120,000

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or related scientific discipline, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• 4-8 years of experience in quality control or analytical laboratory work within food, flavor, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• A minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role within a laboratory setting.
• Solid understanding of FDA, USDA, and applicable food safety regulations.
• Experience working in a GFSI- or SQF-certified facility.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, including coaching, mentoring, and managing performance.
• Strong analytical thinking with proven skills in problem-solving, root cause investigation, and organization.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfortable working with laboratory systems, maintaining documentation, and using standard computer software.

If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Mike Ribando at