Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager - Commercial Baking, Greenfield Startup

Based in Columbus, OH, we are building a new commercial food manufacturing operation producing baked goods for retail and private label markets.

We're seeking a Quality Assurance Manager with strong food safety leadership experience to build and lead quality systems from the ground up in a greenfield startup environment.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the facility Quality Management System (QMS) in a greenfield manufacturing startup
• Oversee food safety programs including HACCP, GMP, allergen control, and sanitation, ensuring readiness for production ramp-up
• Ensure compliance with BRC, SQF, GFSI, FDA regulations, and customer requirements; lead audits and certification efforts
• Provide technical expertise in baking science including ingredient functionality, process parameters, moisture control, texture, color, and shelf-life
• Partner with Operations, R&D, and Engineering to support equipment startup, plant trials, and scale-up from pilot to commercial production
• Investigate quality issues, lead root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, yield, and product consistency
• Travel to sister manufacturing sites multiple times per month to support knowledge transfer, process alignment, and best practice implementation

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in food quality, food science, or bakery manufacturing
• Experience managing HACCP, GMP, and food safety systems in a BRC, SQF, or GFSI-certified facility
• Strong knowledge of commercial baking processes and FDA food safety regulations
• Leadership experience managing quality teams in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary between $130-170k
• Generous PTO/Vacation Package
• 401(k) w/Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision - STD/LTD, Life Insurance etc.
• Travel to Sister Facilities as Needed

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For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 06/23/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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