Quality Assurance Director

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are seeking a Quality Assurance Director to support our client, a growing food and beverage manufacturer.

Created/Revised Date:
October 6, 2026

Anticipated Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Location:

Monterey Park, CA;
Onsite

Shift: Day Shift

Salary Pay Range – top and bottom range and Other Compensation:

The salary range for this position is expected to be between $ – $ per year, depending on geographic location, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Direct Hire

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Schedule:

Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm

Are you a quality leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environments? Take full ownership of the Quality Management System for a fast-scaling private label manufacturing leader. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will act as the ultimate technical authority for food safety, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance across all site product lines.

In this hands‑on shop‑floor leadership role, you will mentor a dedicated QA team and serve as the main link between plant operations, top national retail accounts, and federal inspectors. You will lead GFSI/BRCGS programs, FDA 21 CFR Part 111/117 compliance, and supplier quality systems.

• Lead and refine the facility QMS, ensuring strict compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 111 and Part 117 regulations.
• Direct all GFSI/BRCGS certification programs and serve as primary audit lead for clients and regulatory agencies.
• Manage product release, batch record reviews (MMRs/BPRs), lab testing oversight, and supplier safety programs.
• Maintain facility HACCP/HARPC plans, monitoring critical control points and executing plant-wide risk assessments.
• Lead root‑cause investigations for product non‑conformances and customer complaints to execute sustainable CAPAs.
• Mentor and develop plant QA staff, including the QA Supervisor and QA Technicians, to build audit readiness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of QA/QC leadership experience in food, dietary supplement, nutraceutical, or pharma manufacturing.
• Direct expertise in FDA 21 CFR Part 111 (Dietary Supplements) and Part 117 (Preventive Controls) regulations.
• Active HACCP and PCQI certifications with hands‑on experience maintaining GFSI systems like BRCGS.
• Proven track record leading successful regulatory, customer, and third‑party facility audits.
• Demonstrated background managing batch production records, material specifications, and testing protocols.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company participation
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays)

* Note:

Specific eligibility, match percentages, and plan details may vary by job classification, location, and whether the position is full-time or part-time.*

Disclaimer:
The compensation and benefits information in this posting represent a good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. This information may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic…