QA Manager – Food Manufacturing
📍 Newark, OH (On-site)
💵 $110,000–$135,000 + Bonus + Relocation Assistance
We’re hiring on behalf of a nationally recognized food manufacturing client that operates a high-speed, highly regulated production facility. This is a key plant-level leadership role responsible for food safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance — with direct oversight of the QA team and site-level quality systems.
Why It’s a Great Opportunity:
✅ Full QA program ownership at a flagship manufacturing plant
✅ Visible leadership role with cross-functional impact
✅ Competitive pay, bonus potential, and relocation assistance provided
About the Role:
As QA Manager, you will lead all quality and food safety programs at the plant level, partnering across operations, sanitation, R&D, and supply chain to ensure consistent production of safe, high-quality product. You’ll serve as the primary liaison for regulatory inspections and audits, drive training and compliance initiatives, and manage the performance of a team of QA professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead food safety and quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory, GFSI (SQF), and internal standards
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Serve as point of contact for USDA, FDA, and other agency inspections
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Conduct audits on sanitation, GMPs, pest control, allergen programs, and HACCP/HARPC systems
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Ensure QA team is properly trained, resourced, and aligned with plant-wide safety and quality objectives
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Oversee environmental monitoring, product testing, and traceability programs
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Monitor product formulations, specifications, and finished goods to ensure accuracy and consistency
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Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing quality trend data and root cause analysis
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Collaborate with production and suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve processes
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Maintain accurate recordkeeping to meet company, customer, and regulatory documentation standards
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Assist in product development efforts and implementation of new SKUs or raw material changes
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Supervise, coach, and evaluate QA team members
What You’ll Bring:
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Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field (required)
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5+ years of quality assurance experience in a regulated food or beverage manufacturing environment
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Certified SQF Practitioner & Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)
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Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, SQF, and regulatory compliance standards
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Experience supervising QA teams and leading external audits
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Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to interpret technical data, specifications, and regulatory requirements
Bonus Points For:
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Prior experience with dairy, meat, or allergen-heavy production environments
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Bilingual (English/Spanish)
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