Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager (Bilingual Spanish Preferred)Are you a food safety and quality leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments? We’re partnering with a growing food manufacturer in the Tampa area seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead site food safety programs, drive continuous improvement, and champion a culture where quality comes first.This is a high-impact leadership role with visibility across operations, R&D, and supply chain—ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on plant engagement and strategic quality leadership.What You’ll DoLead and maintain the site’s food safety and quality systems, ensuring regulatory and customer compliance.Serve as the SQF Practitioner and primary contact for food safety and regulatory matters.Oversee HACCP, SQF, GMPs, sanitation, and pest control programs while ensuring audit readiness at all times.Supervise QA team activities including raw material review, in-process checks, and finished product verification.Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives using quality data and metrics.Lead internal, customer, and regulatory audits and maintain accurate documentation and records.Partner cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, and Sanitation to elevate product quality and performance.Deliver training and coaching to strengthen food safety knowledge across the plant, including Spanish-speaking team members.What We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field (or equivalent experience).5+ years of QA/QC leadership experience in food manufacturing.Strong working knowledge of SQF, HACCP, FDA/USDA regulations, and preventive controls.Experience leading audits, investigations, CAPA, and quality improvement initiatives.Bilingual Spanish/English preferred to support effective communication and training across a diverse workforce.Certifications such as HACCP, Preventive Controls, ServSafe, or Internal Auditor are highly valued.Why This Opportunity Stands OutJoin a growing food manufacturer with strong leadership support for quality.Make a visible impact on food safety culture and operational excellence.Collaborate across teams in a role that blends strategy, compliance, and hands-on leadership.Competitive compensation and benefits