Quality Control Manager

Job Description

Job Description

80,000 - 95,000

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• 401k with a match
• Minimal waiting period to be eligible for health insurance
• Paid Time Off

We’re seeking a dependable candidate with 3+ years of experience within the food production Quality Control field that has managed staff before. This a great opportunity to continue your career in Quality Control with a rapidly growing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure daily plant operations related to Quality and Food Safety comply with company policies, procedures, customer standards, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lead, train, and support staff in proper testing procedures, ensuring alignment with the quality management system to consistently deliver safe, high-quality food products.
• Oversee all aspects of plant laboratory and sanitation operations, including staffing, training, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze monthly consumer complaint data and implement timely corrective actions to drive continuous improvement and reduce complaints.
• Manage the Pathogen Environmental Monitoring Program to ensure proactive food safety controls.
• Develop, maintain, and review the HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) plan in alignment with SQF (Safe Quality Food) standards.
• Serve as the SQF Practitioner and lead efforts in achieving and maintaining SQF certification.
• Create and manage quality assurance KPIs, scorecards, and performance reports.
• Ensure all employees consistently follow FDA, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and internal food safety policies and protocols.
• Establish and maintain laboratory safety programs; review incident investigations and recommend safety enhancements.
• Supervise the HOLD program, including product disposition and recordkeeping, as well as the facility’s pest control efforts.
• Uphold and continuously improve company quality procedures, standards, and product specifications.
• Define and implement quality control procedures in collaboration with operational teams.
• Establish and maintain documentation and control systems for quality assurance.
• Monitor performance by collecting data and producing statistical reports for analysis and decision-making.
• Remain current on relevant regulations and certification standards from key industry and government agencies.

Qualifications:

• Required 3+ years of equivalent experience in a dairy manufacturing plant or food industry operations
• 3+ years of managerial experience
• Required HACCP and PQCI certifications, SQF Practitioner certified or obtain within first 90 days
• Proven knowledge of HACCP, Sanitation, food safety, food laboratory practices.