Position Summary

The Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager is responsible for leading all Quality Assurance (QA) laboratory operations and Food Safety functions at the manufacturing plant. This role oversees the supervision and development of salaried direct reports and ensures full compliance with company quality policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local regulatory standards for the production of food products.

This position holds the authority to halt production processes when product quality or food safety is at risk, and to evaluate and manage the disposition of ingredients, in-process materials, and finished goods in alignment with corporate QA guidelines. The role also provides technical support to plant operations, contributing to the development and execution of quality systems, training programs, audits, product launches, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities