Quality Manager/Quality Assurance Manager/Quality Food Safety Manger
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Food Quality & Safety, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager
Quality Manager / Quality Assurance Manager / Quality Food Safety Manager
Position Summary:
Our client, a well-respected multibillion-dollar food/beverage manufacturer with well-known, iconic brands, seeks a hands-on, energetic Quality Manager for their key flagship plant.
As a key member of the plant leadership team, you'll oversee all aspects of Food Safety and Quality — including regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, training, and team leadership.
You'll manage a large team of over 50 employees, and serve as the site's key liaison for audits, product quality, and professional support to Sales, R&D, and Operations on customer support.
This highly visible role offers significant growth potential, excellent benefits, and relocation support.
Location:
Modesto, CA
Compensation: 120K - $150K base + 15% Bonus + 9% 401K match + strong benefits + excellent relocation.
Position reports to:
Corporate Director, Food Safety and Quality.
Responsibilities:
- Food Safety & Quality Compliance:
Ensure daily plant operations comply with all internal policies, customer requirements, and federal/state regulations (FDA, CFIA). - Audit & Certification Leadership:
Lead the plant's HACCP, SQF, and FSMA programs. Serve as site liaison for regulatory and third-party audits and inspections. - Team Leadership:
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of QA professionals. Promote ownership of Food Safety & Quality throughout the facility. - Training & Orientation:
Deliver and maintain robust onboarding and annual training programs on GMPs, Food Safety, and Quality standards. - Continuous Improvement:
Lead and track performance on quality KPIs, including complaint reduction, audit readiness, and quality incident prevention. Own FS&Q pillar for continuous improvement systems. - Cross-functional Collaboration:
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, R&D, and Sales to support production quality, resolve customer issues, and implement new product launches. - Vendor Quality:
Collaborate with Corporate QA to address supplier performance and drive corrective actions. - Documentation & SOPs:
Develop and maintain plant and lab SOPs. Manage the departmental budget. - Sanitation & Environmental Monitoring:
Ensure strong programs are in place for sanitation, pest control, and environmental monitoring.
Qualifications:
- 10 + years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance in Food or Beverage manufacturing.
- 5+ years of solid Leadership experience.
- Excellent understanding of HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, SQF Code, Food Allergens, Microbiology and root cause analysis.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Great company, excellent benefits, significant opportunities for advancement.
We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our team in as a leader responsible for Quality Management and Food Safety Assurance in our food production facility. This position is critical in supporting our commitment to delivering products that meet company standards, regulatory requirements, and exceed customer expectations for food quality and safety. If you have a strong passion for quality assurance, continuous improvement, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!
Key Responsibilities in Food Quality and Safety Management- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive food quality control systems, procedures, and policies compliant with all federal, provincial, and local regulations, including CFIA, HACCP, SQF, and GFSI.
- Lead all quality audits (internal and external), preparing documentation, facilitating auditor site visits, and implementing corrective actions as needed for food quality and safety certifications.
- Oversee daily quality assurance checks within the manufacturing facility, including process control monitoring, verification checks, sanitation inspections, and laboratory testing coordination.
- Train, mentor, and supervise quality assurance staff to ensure adherence to established food safety programs, GMP guidelines, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyze and report on quality metrics, non-conformances, and customer complaints, using data-driven root cause analysis to drive process improvements and minimize quality…
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