Quality Assurance; QA) Manager

Location: On-site at Fresh Healthy Habits

At Fresh Healthy Habits
, we are dedicated to delivering fresh, high-quality, ready-to-eat meals that combine convenience, nutrition, and exceptional taste.

Our commitment to food safety, innovation, and quality drives everything we do.

We foster a collaborative, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environment where employees are encouraged to take initiative, contribute new ideas, and make a meaningful impact. If you're passionate about food safety, operational excellence, and leading teams toward success, we'd love to have you join us!

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Manager to lead our food safety and quality assurance programs within our food manufacturing facility.

This position is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining high-quality standards, overseeing food safety programs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong problem-solving skills and experience managing quality assurance teams in a fast-paced food production environment.

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required to effectively communicate with and support our diverse workforce.

• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance team, providing training, guidance, and performance development.

• Oversee food safety and quality assurance programs
  , ensuring compliance with FDA, USDA (where applicable), HACCP, GMP, and company standards.

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures, food safety policies, and preventive measures.

• Conduct internal audits and facility inspections to ensure regulatory compliance and readiness for third-party inspections.

• Investigate quality concerns, product deviations, and nonconformances
  , implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Monitor sanitation, environmental testing, and product quality to minimize contamination risks and maintain food safety standards.

• Maintain accurate documentation
  , including inspection records, audit reports, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance records.

• Collaborate with production, operations, and sanitation teams to improve processes, reduce waste, and maintain product consistency.

• Lead food safety training initiatives
  , promoting accountability and a strong culture of quality throughout the facility.

• Communicate effectively in English and Spanish with employees, management, and regulatory representatives.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field preferred.

• Experience: 3-5+ years of quality assurance or food safety experience in food manufacturing, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.

• Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish (Required).

• Food Safety Expertise: Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FDA regulations, FSMA, and food safety management systems.

• Certifications: HACCP and PCQI certifications preferred.

• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to lead, train, and develop quality assurance teams while promoting accountability.

• Audit
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience with regulatory inspections, third-party audits, and corrective action management.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, investigate issues, and implement effective solutions.

• Communication: Excellent organizational, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

We believe our employees are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace where your contributions are valued.

Here's what we offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)

• 401(k) to help you plan for your future

• Employee discounts on fresh products

• On-Demand Pay for greater financial flexibility

• Career advancement and professional development opportunities