QA Manager - Food Manufacturing

QA Manager – Food Manufacturing

Salary: $90K- $100K annually

Location: Orange County, CA

Job type: Direct hire

$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

• Manage and oversee all daily Quality Assurance operations to ensure product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance
• Ensure production operations comply with GMPs, HACCP plans, FSMA requirements, and internal SOPs
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and resolution of quality issues, deviations, and customer complaints
• Oversee quality inspections, sampling, testing, and release of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
• Develop, implement, and maintain food safety programs including allergen control, sanitation, traceability, and supplier approval/verification
• Plan and conduct internal audits; serve as QA lead during external audits (FDA, GFSI, customer audits)
• Train, mentor, and manage QA staff while promoting a strong food safety and quality culture across the facility
• Ensure accurate and compliant QA documentation, including batch records, COAs, specifications, deviation reports, and audit records
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, R&D, Supply Chain, and Engineering on quality initiatives and product launches
• Oversee calibration, verification, and maintenance of laboratory and QA equipment
• Support specification development and validation for new and existing products, particularly food coloring and confectionery formulations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality performance, efficiency, and compliance

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of Quality Assurance experience in a food manufacturing environment, including leadership or supervisory responsibility
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, and GFSI standards (SQF, BRC, or similar)
• Proven experience leading investigations, CAPA programs, and audit readiness
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and QA systems such as LIMS and ERP platforms
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with strong attention to detail

* This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you! *

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Quality Assurance

Industries:
Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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