Quality Assurance Manager

DeLallo is seeking experienced candidates for a Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager. This position is based at our baking manufacturing site in Bridgeville, PA and seeks a manager who is committed to meeting our quality standards in a food‑safe environment and contributing to the company’s quality assurance team.

The FS Quality Assurance Manager is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the quality and safety of raw materials and finished product throughout pre‑operational and operational processes of food production in our facilities. The role monitors and updates SQF, HACCP and FSMA Food Safety Systems, including prerequisite programs and audits, to measure compliance with QA and Food Safety and Quality Standards and Regulations.

It also involves implementing and managing current technology and information, collecting and maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge, and continually improving the efficiency of food quality and safety procedures.

• Oversees and monitors operations for compliance with QA and food safety policies and procedures, including GMP, SOP, SSOP, HACCP, environmental sampling, pest control, continuous improvement, FSMA and SQF.
• Manages regulatory and company prerequisite programs and audits (both internal and third‑party) to support company and customer QA programs.
• Communicates closely and efficiently with production, buying and R&D regarding acceptance, rejection and disposition of raw materials and finished products.
• Monitors and ensures high standards of food processing sanitation at the pre‑operational and operational stages of production.
• Identifies and assesses key risks to QA and food safety policies and procedures.
• Provides necessary support to operations to ensure consistency and maintenance of high‑quality products and proper food safety performance.
• Performs sensory evaluation and analysis of raw material samples, finished goods samples and retention samples.
• Directly manages QA Technicians.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior proofreading, organizational, time management and analytical skills.
• Advanced customer service and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of food product development and processes, food safety and allergens.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or technology, microbiology, chemistry or related field.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible QA and Food Safety experience.
• Prior experience as a PCQI/SQF Practitioner.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a food manufacturing setting.
• Microbiology experience as it relates to food manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of SQF, FDA, FSMA updates and USDA food regulations and documentation requirements.
• Prior department management experience is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license without restrictions.

• Competitive salary
• Full‑time position
• Paid Time Off or pay in lieu of PTO, if requested
• 401(k) with company match
• Company apparel
• 30% off
• Eligibility to participate in benefit programs after 14 days of employment, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverages along with other great benefit options
• Growth opportunities

DeLallo Foods is a family‑owned, third‑generation company that manufactures, imports and distributes authentic, innovative and high‑quality Italian and Mediterranean food products nationwide from its facilities in Pennsylvania and California. Founded in 1950, the company has grown to a portfolio of over 1,000 items sold across North America in supermarkets and specialty retailers.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.