Food Quality Assurance Manager (On-site in Rancho Cucamonga, CA)

Job titleFood Quality Assurance Manager or Director (Direct hire/ W-2 role)Location:Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730Salary:$100,000 - $130,000 plus full benefits including medical, dental, vision, vacation time, and matching 401K of 3% Our staffing firm is partnering with the VP of Operations on this important search!Per the VP:Ideal candidate will have prior chilled foods experience or have worked with Fresh Produce before.Will be responsible for overseeing food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance across our chilled food operations. Responsibilities:Lead and manage QA team members, including Supervisors and Technicians.Oversee implementation and maintenance of SQF, HACCP, and GMP standardsEnsure audit readiness and lead internal, customer, and third-party audits.Manage customer complaints and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.Monitor sanitation practices and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Develop and deliver training programs for QA and production staff.Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality issues and improve processes.Maintain and analyze quality metrics and KPIs (e.g., audit scores, complaint resolution time).Lead product hold, release, and recall procedures.Serve as the in-plant expert for crisis management and food safety.Support sustainability and waste reduction initiatives.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in food science, Microbiology, or related field (advanced degree preferred).10+ years of progressive experience in quality, food production, sanitation, or food safety.Quality certifications preferred (e.g., CFS, CQM, CQE, CQA).SQF or BRC certification required.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital QMS platforms (e.g., SAP, TraceGains).HACCP and Food Safety training required.Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred.Ability to work in a high-speed manufacturing environment.Strong, logical decision-making skills.Must be able to efficiently manage time and meet deadlines.Exhibit sense of ownership and accountability.Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the company.Excellent planning and organizational skills.Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail.About UsTecHOUNDS is a SoCal based staffing firm. We are a highly professional and ethical firm that provides both direct hire career and contract opportunities. Our services are 100% employer paid.