About the Role
As a Quality Manager you will oversee all aspects of product quality food safety and regulatory compliance in a fastpaced food manufacturing environment. Your role will be critical in maintaining highquality standards leading the Quality Control team and ensuring adherence to industry regulations. You will work closely with crossfunctional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain customer trust.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure product quality by overseeing quality control processes and making sure all products meet company customer and regulatory standards
- Manage food safety programs by implementing and maintaining HACCP GMP and Foreign Supplier Verification Program FSVP to ensure compliance with food safety regulations
- Maintain Safe Quality Food SQF certification requirements conduct internal audits and drive continuous improvements
- Lead the Quality Control team by managing and mentoring staff providing training guidance and performance evaluations
- Conduct routine inspections of raw materials production processes and finished products to identify and resolve quality issues
- Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures SOPs to align with best practices regulatory standards and company policies
- Work closely with production procurement and sales teams to address quality concerns and enhance processes
- Investigate and resolve nonconformance issues customer complaints and product deviations through corrective and preventive actions CAPAs
- Maintain accurate compliance records and represent the company during internal and external audits
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality safety and overall efficiency
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Food Science Biology Microbiology or a related field
- Minimum five years of experience in product quality and laboratory environments
- At least two years of experience as a Quality Manager in the food manufacturing industry
- Strong knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations and industry standards including SQF HACCP GMP FSVP and PCQI
- Proven leadership communication and problemsolving abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in spice manufacturing or a similar food production sector
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and implement effective solutions
- Handson experience with quality audits and compliance documentation
- Ability to foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement within a team
- Proficiency in relevant quality management software or ERP systems
- Bonus
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance