Quality Assurance Manager - Food Safety

On behalf of our client, a leading food manufacturer, we are seeking a hands-on FSQA Site Manager to take ownership of all Food Safety and Quality system programs at their Bear Creek facility. This is a working management role responsible for maintaining rigorous food safety regulations, ensuring high product quality standards, and directly supervising both the site FSQA and Sanitation teams.

The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement, resolving customer concerns, managing lab equipment, and fostering cross-functional collaboration across production and operational departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain food safety programs, ensuring complete compliance with HACCP, GMP, SOP, and employee training documentation.
• Provide direct leadership, support, and guidance to site FSQA and Sanitation team members.
• Conduct thorough and timely investigations into customer complaints to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Inspect, test, and measure physical and chemical properties of products against specifications. Perform regular calibration and verification of laboratory equipment.
• Support and adhere to quality management systems, employee safety, preventive maintenance programs, and regulatory legality.
• Perform internal and external plant audits to identify non-conformances and set up quality assurance systems for proper certification.
• Work alongside production and plant supervisors to coordinate activities, resolve efficiency issues, and prevent quality deviations.
• Consult with Corporate FSQA leadership to resolve complex quality, production, and operational challenges.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of proven Quality Management experience within the food manufacturing industry.
• Proficient in HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, and sanitation protocols. Strong command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and practical math skills (algebra, statistics).
• Exceptional written and oral communication, high attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work efficiently under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Working Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to perform duties effectively in a dynamic, highly disruptive plant setting under time pressure.
• Working conditions may include hot/humid environments (exceeding 80°F).
• Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes hearing protection, hairnets/beard nets, and task-specific eye protection.

Growth & Development

This position represents a key step in the continuous improvement of our client's processes. Ongoing education, professional development, and advanced training are fully encouraged and supported.

JOB CODE: 1000387