Quality & Compliance Manager - Food Operations

Quality and compliance Manager - Food Operations

Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889

85-100K

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Quality Manager to lead food safety, quality assurance, lab operations, and regulatory compliance at our food manufacturing facility. This hands-on leadership role ensures product quality, regulatory alignment, and operational excellence across all quality functions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in HACCP, FSMA, and SQF standards and thrives in fast-paced dairy or food production environments.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Brings years of quality assurance leadership in food or dairy manufacturing

• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SQF, sanitation, and lab practices

• Has experience leading audits and interacting with regulatory bodies

• Clear communicator with strong documentation and presentation skills

• Solutions-driven, collaborative, and skilled at motivating teams

• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily food safety and quality operations to ensure compliance with internal protocols and regulatory standards

• Supervise QC staff, training, and lab operations

• Maintain and update HACCP and SQF systems; act as SQF Practitioner

• Coordinate third-party and regulatory audits; prepare documentation and lead responses

• Manage environmental monitoring, hold programs, pest control, and sanitation oversight

• Analyze quality KPIs, consumer complaints, and lab results to identify trends and implement corrective actions

• Maintain documentation including SOPs, test manuals, and safety protocols

• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across departments

• Ensure adherence to FDA, FSMA, GMP, and plant-specific safety and hygiene regulations

Qualifications and Must-Haves:

• Minimum 5 years in a food manufacturing QA/QC role; 3+ years in a supervisory position

• HACCP and PCQI certified (SQF Practitioner or ability to obtain within 90 days)

• Practical audit experience and understanding of regulatory expectations

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and team leadership skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and QA documentation systems

Email : [email protected]