Quality Assurance Manager Food Science

100% On-Site | Some Travel Required | Relocation Candidates Welcome

Are you passionate about quality, leadership, and shaping exceptional food products? Our client is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to elevate their plant-powered product line and lead a talented QA team in a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment.

This is your opportunity to join a mission-driven organization known for producing delicious, better-for-you foods‑where quality, continuous improvement, and teamwork fuel everything they do. If you thrive in a hands‑on setting and love being at the heart of production excellence, this role is for you.

• Lead and manage the QA program across all stages—from raw ingredients to finished goods.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP
  , Food Safety regulations, and applicable certifications.
• Monitor and report key KPIs tied to quality, compliance, and food safety performance.
• Conduct internal audits, inspections, and oversee corrective and preventive actions.
• Troubleshoot product quality issues quickly and effectively.
• Maintain documentation, retention samples, and certificates of analysis.
• Champion continuous improvement and align QA initiatives with broader plant strategy.
• Coach, mentor, and develop QA Technicians, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and support the resolution of customer complaints.
• Work flexible shifts as needed to ensure quality standards are consistently met.

• Proven leadership experience in food manufacturing QA
  .
• Degree in Food Science
  , Nutrition
  , Chemistry
  , or a related field.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, Food Safety, and Quality Assurance principles.
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem‑solving and data interpretation skills.
• Clear, effective communicator with the ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Highly detail‑oriented with a strategic, solutions‑driven mindset.
• Professional, trustworthy, reliable, and adaptable in a rapidly evolving environment.

• Hands‑on food manufacturing experience
  .
• Demonstrated success in resolving complex QA/QC technical issues in a production environment.

• 100% On‑Site Role – be immersed in operations and close to the product.
• Some Travel – supporting audits, suppliers, or training as needed.
• Relocation Welcome – candidates nationwide encouraged to apply.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.