Quality Manager

LHH is partnering with a privately held food manufacturing organization to hire a Quality Control (QC) Manager to lead execution‑level quality control activities within a production environment. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily QC operations, reinforcing food safety and GMP compliance, and ensuring consistent product quality across all shifts.

This role is onsite at a manufacturing facility located southwest of Portland, Oregon. Compensation is competitive and aligned with experience, with a base salary range of $80,000–$110,000.

• Oversee daily Quality Control activities, including in‑process checks, finished product evaluations, sampling programs, and routine testing
• Manage product hold, release, and disposition decisions in alignment with internal standards and food safety requirements
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor to proactively identify and address quality concerns
• Reinforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation expectations, and food safety protocols across multiple shifts
• Support verification activities related to food safety plans and preventive controls
• Lead investigations into quality deviations and nonconforming product; conduct root‑cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of analytical, sensory, and visual testing
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit‑ready quality documentation and records
• Oversee calibration, verification, and basic upkeep of QC and lab equipment
• Lead, train, and coach QC team members across shifts, supporting onboarding and performance development
• Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Quality leadership to balance production efficiency with quality standards
• Support quality execution for new products, trials, and process changes
• Review QC data and trends to identify risks, recurring issues, and continuous improvement opportunities

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance within a regulated food manufacturing environment
• Prior experience leading or supervising QC personnel required
• Solid working knowledge of GMPs, food safety principles, and quality systems
• Experience with inspection programs, product testing, and quality documentation
• Familiarity with laboratory or quality testing equipment
• Proficiency with common business software and quality systems
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to lead teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting
• Willingness to spend the majority of time in production areas

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings program
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Additional programs supporting employee well‑being and workplace safety

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled