Quality Control Manager

Overview

Location:

Avery Island, LA. McIlhenny Company is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead the Quality Control team in support ofTABASCO® brand products.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals to perform the essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Lead a team of quality technicians by example, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability, and alignment with the company mission, vision, and values. Provide direction, support, feedback, mentorship, and development through regular 1:1s, coaching, and training; recognize contributions and provide constructive feedback as needed.
• Apply a strong understanding of Food Science and Food Safety principles to ensure compliance with GMP, FDA Nutritional Labeling requirements, and FDA CFR related to food production.
• Identify and address quality issues; recognize defects and system failures and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance on the audit process and daily management of HACCP plans to ensure food safety compliance.
• Work with the Director of QA & Tech Services and QA Team to continuously review Quality Management System documentation, communicate revisions, conduct training, and implement new procedures as needed; identify and address procedural gaps.
• Initiate, manage, and facilitate projects aimed at enhancing quality, reducing cost, and improving KPIs.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, R&D, Sales, and Marketing to provide the technical resources necessary for new product development, ongoing quality support, and compliance for existing products.

• B.S. Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific field.
• 2+ years of Quality Control experience in a food processing environment.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience collating data and drafting reports.

This role is responsible for the management of personnel, equipment, processes, and materials of the Quality Control team to enhance efficiency, quality and key performance indicators (KPIs). The position will oversee daily QC activities and drive quality improvements through trend analysis. It will manage the operations of the QC Lab, including inventory, test methods, equipment maintenance, training, daily testing, record keeping, and data collection.

Additionally, this role will assist with budget management and oversee project management related to quality control.

• You’ll also collect, analyze, and manage quality control data that aligns with organizational objectives to drive continuous improvement and support decision-making.
• You’ll be more than just a number—work in a privately held, family-owned business with a strong team and culture where you are valued.
• Uniquely generous benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with company match and potential profit-sharing.

• PCQI certified or HACCP certification.
• Experience, training, or certifications in LEAN or Six Sigma.

From our home on Avery Island, Louisiana, McIlhenny Company produces TABASCO® Brand products and continues a legacy of pepper expertise.