Quality Manager - Food Packaging
Listed on 2026-06-23
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Manufacturing / Production
QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager, Quality Engineering -
Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager, Food Quality & Safety, Quality Engineering
Lead Quality. Influence Operations. Grow Your Career.
If you're a Quality Manager (with HACCP & SQF certifications) who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys building teams, driving continuous improvement, and partnering closely with operations, this opportunity deserves a closer look.
Our client is an established, family-owned manufacturer experiencing sustained double-digit growth. They are investing heavily in their people, facilities, and future expansion plans, creating outstanding long-term career opportunities for the right leader.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out- Multi-year "Best Places to Work" award winner
- Modern, climate-controlled manufacturing facility
- Strong employee engagement and internal promotion culture
- Significant company growth and expansion initiatives underway
- Highly visible leadership role with direct impact on plant performance
The Quality Manager will lead day-to-day quality operations for a 24/5 manufacturing facility serving some of the most demanding consumer brands in the world.
You'll oversee a team of Quality Engineers, Technicians, and Inspectors while partnering closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain to ensure product quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives remain best-in-class.
This role is ideal for a leader who can balance technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills, influence cross‑functional stakeholders, and successfully navigate a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and develop a team of quality professionals across multiple shifts
- Drive GMP, HACCP, food safety, quality assurance, and compliance initiatives
- Manage customer complaint investigations, corrective actions, and root cause analysis
- Oversee internal audits, supplier quality programs, and regulatory compliance efforts
- Maintain and improve ISO, food safety, and quality management systems
- Partner with production and operations leadership to improve quality performance and reduce defects
- Analyze quality metrics, SPC data, and process trends to identify improvement opportunities
- Support continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
- Ensure traceability, documentation, product specifications, and quality records are maintained
- Quality leadership experience within a regulated manufacturing environment
- Experience leading quality teams in food packaging, food manufacturing, food ingredients, medical packaging, or similar industries
- Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety systems, and quality management principles
- Experience with ISO certifications, auditing, corrective actions, and continuous improvement programs
- Proven ability to influence production and operational stakeholders
- Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
- Bachelor's degree preferred in Food Science, Packaging, Engineering, Quality, or a related field
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