Quality Assurance Manager – Food Manufacturing Plant

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• Four plus years of quality assurance or food safety experience in a USDA/FDA-regulated food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of USDA/FDA regulations, SQF (Safe Quality Foods), HACCP, GMP, and other food safety standards.
• Ability to spend 80%-90% on the production floor to monitor operations and compliance.
• Availability for relocation to Texas.

About the role
Responsible for ensuring that all products meet quality and food safety standards before reaching customers. Oversee quality systems, audits, and regulatory compliance while leading the QA team. The role ensures consistent product quality, continuous improvement, and adherence to USDA, FDA, and SQF guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and develop the Quality Assurance team, ensuring proper training, documentation, and compliance with food safety programs.
• Monitor and verify production processes to ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, SQF, and customer specifications.
• Lead internal and external audits (USDA, FDA, SQF, customer), including preparation, execution, and corrective action management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality procedures and policies to guarantee food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct investigations of customer complaints and product non-conformance, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Partner with Production and Maintenance to ensure continuous improvement and consistent product quality.
• Review and approve quality records, including batch documentation, sanitation logs, and testing results.
• Promote a culture of food safety and quality across the plant.

What we offer:

• Salary range between USD $75,000 - $85,000 per year.
• Schedule: Managers on-site are required to work some Sundays, and extended hours may be required based on business need.
• Location: Conroe, Texas.