Quality Assurance Manager

Kinsa is recruiting for a: QA Sanitation Manager / Confectionary

Location:
Long Island, NY (Onsite - Must be LOCAL)

• $140,000 – $150,000 base salary range
• 401k
• PTO and Holiday pay

• Lead and maintain the facility Food Safety Plan in compliance with FSMA, PCQI, FDA regulations, HACCP requirements, and third‑party audit standards (SQF/BRC).
• Oversee QA systems including ingredient inspections, in‑process checks, finished goods testing, and product release decisions across a high‑SKU portfolio.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for non‑conformances, deviations, and customer complaints.
• Design and enforce allergen management programs in a multi‑allergen manufacturing environment.
• Develop and manage the Master Sanitation Schedule while overseeing sanitation staff to ensure effective cleaning of production equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Lead, coach, and train QA and sanitation teams while analyzing quality KPIs to drive continuous improvement and strengthen food safety culture.

• 5–10+ years of food manufacturing quality assurance experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• PCQI and HACCP certified (or ability to obtain/maintain certification).
• Experience managing SQF / BRC programs and supporting regulatory audits. SQF Certification a plus.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, FSMA, GMP, allergen control, and food labeling regulations.
• Experience in high‑SKU, complex packaging, or private label manufacturing environments preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field required.

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