Quality Assurance Manager

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Labelle, FL

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Compensation: Starts from $60,000 (Based on Experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Manager to oversee all aspects of quality assurance, food safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining quality systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing audits, and driving food safety initiatives to support operational excellence and product quality.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance within food, pet food, animal feed, or related manufacturing industries and possess a thorough understanding of FDA regulations, GMP, HACCP, and food safety programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs across the facility.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, industry standards, and company requirements.
• Conduct internal audits and coordinate preparations for external audits and inspections.
• Manage CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) processes and quality investigations.
• Identify root causes of quality issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Review, update, and maintain SOPs, GMPs, quality manuals, and documentation.
• Train and educate employees on food safety, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure product consistency and compliance.
• Partner with Operations, Production, and Leadership teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support regulatory inspections and customer audits as required.
• Analyze quality metrics and provide recommendations for process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Quality Assurance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Food Safety programs, and quality management systems.
• Experience with FDA inspections, regulatory compliance, and audit preparation.
• Proven experience conducting quality investigations and managing corrective actions.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Animal Food, Pet Food, Feed Manufacturing, or Food Manufacturing environments.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience leading internal and external audits.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and quality management systems.

Preferred Certifications

• HACCP Certification
• PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual)
• SQF Practitioner Certification
• Food Safety or Quality Assurance Certifications
• Confined Space Certification (Preferred)
• Working at Heights Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Supportive and Collaborative Work Environment

Additional Information

• Travel Requirement: Up to 25% (Preferred)
• Work Location: On-site in Labelle, FL

If you are a quality-focused professional with experience in food, pet food, or animal feed manufacturing and a passion for maintaining the highest standards of food safety and compliance, we encourage you to apply.