Quality Assurance Manager – Food Manufacturing

Quality Assurance Manager – Food Manufacturing

Are you passionate about food quality and food safety—and motivated by the opportunity to make a real, visible impact? A well‑established food manufacturing company, partnered confidentially with LHH, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to play a key leadership role at a high‑volume processing facility.

This is an opportunity for a hands‑on quality leader who enjoys being on the plant floor, partnering closely with operations, and strengthening systems that protect product integrity, customer trust, and regulatory compliance. The role offers strong visibility, cross‑functional influence, and the chance to elevate a site’s quality and food safety culture.

Salary: $85,000–$100,000

2 positions available 7am-330pm and 10am-6pm. Must be flexible. Possible weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance, food safety, and regulatory compliance across food processing operations
• Oversee plant audits, process checks, documentation reviews, and Glass & Brittle Plastic programs
• Support internal, customer, and third‑party audits (SQF, regulatory, customer standards)
• Monitor raw materials, in‑process, and finished goods through analytical testing and evaluation
• Manage product holds, rework activities, and customer complaint investigations
• Partner with Production and Operations to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement
• Train and educate production staff on quality standards, food safety, and documentation practices
• Conduct facility walk‑throughs, support GMP and housekeeping standards, and manage equipment calibration
• Lead and develop QA staff, including scheduling, performance management, and coverage planning
• Provide backup leadership for SQF and QA activities as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Agriculture, or a related field
• 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control within food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of food processing and/or canning operations
• Certifications: PCQI, HACCP
• Ability to obtain Better Process Control (BPC) certification within 6 months if not already held
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced production environment
• Flexibility to work weekends or extended hours during peak production periods

Preferred

• Experience supporting USDA, FDA, Organic, customer, and SQF audits
• Experience with report writing and data analysis
• Additional professional certifications (e.g., ASQ)

Why This Role

• High‑impact leadership position with visibility across operations
• Stable, established manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to shape and strengthen quality systems and food safety culture
• Confidentially supported by LHH throughout the hiring process

Featured Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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