QA Manager

Reference: PR/ DescriptionQA Manager required for Food & Beverage Manufacturer
* QA Manager

* Location:

Oxnard, CAWe're looking for an experienced QA Manager to lead food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance programs within a manufacturing environment. This role will oversee quality systems, audits, risk management, continuous improvement initiatives, and quality teams while driving a strong food safety culture across the facility.

The QA / Technical Services Manager will have the following responsibilities:

Lead all food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance programs

Maintain and improve HACCP, Food Safety Plan (FSP), traceability, recall, and prerequisite programs

Prepare for and lead regulatory, third-party, customer, and certification audits

Manage non-conforming product investigations, corrective actions, and risk assessments

Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs, SSOPs, and quality documentation systems

Drive food safety culture initiatives and quality improvement programs across the facility

Lead consumer complaint investigations and implement preventive measures

Monitor quality metrics, analyze data, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Manage ingredient, packaging, sensory, and supplier quality programs

Provide leadership, coaching, and development for quality and laboratory teams

Partner with Operations and cross-functional teams to standardize processes and share best practices

Manage department budgets, resources, and cost improvement initiatives

The ideal QA / Technical Services Manager candidate will have the following skillset:

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field3+ years of quality systems leadership experience within food manufacturingHACCP, PCQI, and SQF Practitioner certifications required

Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, and quality management systems

Experience with regulatory, customer, and third-party audits

Strong root cause analysis, corrective action, and risk assessment capabilities

Advanced analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills

Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and drive cross-functional collaboration

Experience with continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies preferred

Thermal Processing and Acidified Foods experience preferred

Please apply for more information!