Quality Assurance Manager - Food Manufacturing

Company Overview: Join a thriving family-owned specialty ingredient manufacturer that supplies premium food colors and ingredient systems to leading bakeries, confectioners, and food brands across North America.What We OfferCompetitive salary: $80,000 - $100,000 (based on experience)Comprehensive benefits packageStable, family-owned company with long-term growth potentialCollaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your ideas matterHands-on leadership role with direct impact on company quality systemsPosition Summary: The Quality Assurance Manager will serve as a key leader in maintaining and advancing the organization's quality management systems and regulatory compliance programs. This hands-on role requires a proactive individual who can balance strategic quality system improvements with day-to-day operational oversight. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment where wearing multiple hats and taking initiative are essential to success.Essential DutiesPartner with Research & Development, Supply Chain, Operations, and other departments to establish and refine processes that ensure ongoing compliance with current and evolving food safety regulations.Lead the enhancement and optimization of quality management systems, identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing sustainable solutions.Develop and facilitate comprehensive training programs for production associates and cross-functional team members on quality protocols, food safety requirements, and GMP standards.Evaluate and verify quality documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory alignment including production records, specifications, and testing reports.Coordinate and participate in internal compliance assessments and serve in a leadership capacity during third-party certification audits and regulatory inspections.Direct root cause investigations for quality deviations, non-conformances, and process failures using structured problem-solving methodologies.Manage the corrective and preventive action system, ensuring timely implementation, verification, and effectiveness validation of all CAPA initiatives.Ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance of product labeling in accordance with FDA requirements and company standards.Must HaveBilingual: Spanish & English required - You'll be training and communicating daily with a diverse production team, so conversational fluency in both languages is essential for success in this role.2+ years QA/Food Safety management or supervisory experience in food manufacturing.Hands-on experience developing and implementing HACCP plans from concept through validation.Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific field; candidates with strong technical backgrounds in other scientific areas will be considered.Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP, and audit management.Proven capability managing audit processes, corrective actions, preventive measures, data analysis, and validation activities.Previous experience in food manufacturing or ingredient production environments required.This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!#INDBH