Senior Quality Assurance Manager

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead its Quality & Product Safety team within a food and dietary supplement manufacturing environment. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining product integrity, and driving continuous improvement across plant operations.

• Lead and implement comprehensive Food Safety, Packaging Quality, and Product Quality programs
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, GFSI, and state/local regulations
• Serve as Food Safety Program Coordinator, HACCP Coordinator, and PCQI
• Act as site liaison for third-party audits and quality initiatives
• Lead, coach, and develop QA/QC team members
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Manage sampling and testing programs (raw materials, packaging, in-process, finished goods)
• Oversee Hold & Release programs
  , non-conforming inventory, and corrective actions
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA processes
• Monitor KPIs and drive plant-wide quality performance improvements
• Support sanitation validation, allergen control, GMP compliance, and pest control programs
• Conduct plant-wide training on HACCP, Food Safety, Sanitation, and Quality Standards
• Ensure compliance documentation and audit readiness at all times
• Manage QA department budget and supply inventory

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of quality leadership experience in food or dietary supplement manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations including 21 CFR Parts 101, 111, 117, 201, 210, 211, & 820
• HACCP & PCQI Certification
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Schedule flexibility, including occasional weekends

Preferred:

• Experience with NSF, SQF, or other third-party audit systems
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma quality improvement tools
• Spanish language proficiency

• Senior-level leadership impact
• Highly regulated and quality-driven environment
• Opportunity to strengthen plant-wide quality systems
• Competitive compensation and long-term growth potential