Quality Assurance Lead

We're seeking a hands-on Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Lead for an established food manufacturing operation in Lincoln, Nebraska.

This position is ideal for someone with food manufacturing quality assurance experience who enjoys working directly with production teams, ensuring food safety standards are met, and helping employees maintain consistent quality.

The FSQA Lead will provide guidance and training to QA Technicians, oversee daily quality activities, and work closely with production leadership to maintain food safety and regulatory compliance.

• Lead, coach, and support QA Technicians during daily production activities.
• Monitor food safety and quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Conduct GMP audits and ensure compliance with HACCP/HARPC programs.
• Perform and oversee inspections of incoming raw materials and finished products.
• Review product testing results and report quality concerns or deviations.
• Investigate product nonconformances and assist with corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, and documentation.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Assist with developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor quality trends and recommend process improvements.
• Work closely with production supervisors to address food safety concerns.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and compliant production environment.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of quality assurance leadership experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Experience training, coaching, or supervising QA personnel.
• Understanding of food safety practices and quality control procedures.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Availability to work the designated third-shift schedule.

• Previous QA Lead or supervisory experience in an FDA- or USDA-regulated food manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, HARPC, and GMP programs.
• Experience with quality audits, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance.
• SQF, HACCP, or GMP certifications, or willingness to obtain them within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience developing SOPs and improving quality processes.

This position works in a food manufacturing facility with refrigerated production areas maintained at approximately 35°F.

The role requires extended periods of standing, repetitive bending, and occasional lifting of up to 45 pounds. Some duties may involve pushing or pulling heavier loads on rollers.

Candidates must be comfortable working in cold, wet production conditions and following established food safety and sanitation procedures.

This is an opportunity for an experienced quality assurance professional to take on a hands-on leadership role, contribute to food safety initiatives, and help maintain high standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

If you have food manufacturing quality assurance experience and are comfortable working third shift, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.