Quality Manager

We are seeking a driven and hands-on Quality Manager to lead and strengthen Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This individual will play a critical role in safeguarding product integrity, regulatory compliance, and customer confidence while serving as a key partner to Operations, Sales, and cross-functional leadership using state-of-the-art technology to drive operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of technical expertise, people leadership, and a proactive mindset, with the ability to influence quality culture across the facility.

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Develop, coach, and retain a high-performing Quality team through structured training, mentoring, and accountability
• Lead the design, execution, and ongoing improvement of Food Safety and Quality systems spanning raw materials, in-process production, and finished goods
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, customer, and internal standards through effective monitoring, validation, and documentation practices
• Own corrective action processes related to third-party audit findings, including BRCGS, and support plant-wide education and adherence to quality expectations
• Serve as the site lead for hazard analysis and risk assessment activities, including team leadership and program oversight
• Partner closely with Operations to identify risks early and implement preventative solutions that support safety, quality, and productivity goals
• Coordinate and conduct annual food safety program reviews, internal audits, and required training initiatives. Oversee monitoring and verification of Critical Control Points (CCPs).
• Act as a liaison between commercial teams and plant leadership to resolve customer or consumer concerns and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to deliver actionable insights and quality performance data
• Maintain productive working relationships with regulatory agencies and stay informed on emerging regulations and industry best practices
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of packaging experience, with direct responsibility for quality and food safety programs, including HACCP, BRCGS, GMPs, and ISO standards
• Proven proficiency in root cause analysis and statistical process control (SPC), with the ability to drive corrective and preventive actions through to completion
• Demonstrated success leading a team of quality professionals with an adherence to maintaining quality systems
• Hands-on experience preparing for and leading third-party audits, with proven follow-through on corrective actions
• Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving production environment
• MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE USA with no sponsorship requirements now or in the future.
  
  

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Industry 1: Food & Beverages

Industry 2: Food Production

Industry 3: Packaging and Containers

Job ID: 45489210540

Category: Supply Chain & Operations

Location: Scranton, PA