Senior Quality Assurance Manager

Senior Quality Manager

We’re representing a well-established, growing food & beverage manufacturer seeking a proven Senior Quality Manager to join its leadership team. The Senior Quality Manager will develop and oversee a comprehensive quality and food safety strategy that ensures product integrity, regulatory compliance, and consistent operational performance across production.

Location: Central New York State

$120,000 - $165,000 per year (base).

• Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of food safety and quality systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Ensure all processes, documentation, and facility practices align with applicable regulatory requirements and established food industry standards.
• Direct root cause investigations for quality issues or nonconformities, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee product quality monitoring, testing, and verification programs to maintain consistency, performance, and product release control.
• Develop and lead training programs focused on sanitation, hygiene, allergen control, handling practices, and quality system expectations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, and other internal partners to support production standards, product trials, and change management.
• Track, analyze, and present key quality and food safety metrics to leadership to support data-based decision‑making.
• Lead and develop quality, lab, and/or technician teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and communication.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of all quality‑related documentation, including procedures, testing records, and change controls.
• Support internal, customer, and third‑party audit preparation and response efforts.
• Identify opportunities to optimize processes while upholding strong food safety and quality standards.
• Provide leadership support across multiple shifts or operational schedules as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related technical field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive quality assurance experience in food and/or beverage manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food safety systems, quality frameworks, and compliance programs such as HACCP and related industry standards.
• Proven leadership experience managing quality or laboratory teams in a production environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to influence and drive cross‑functional alignment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard documentation or quality management software tools.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Quality Assurance and Management

Medical insurance, Vision insurance.