What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Quality Assurance / Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager position at Oraapps Inc?
Job Title - Product Quality Assurance / Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager
Category: Non-IT
Function: Quality Assurance / Food Safety
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Key Background: Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biology
Location: Sterling, VA – On-site
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Food Safety
· Support FSQA programs and ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
· Maintain strong knowledge of GFSI certification standards, including SQF, BRC, and ISO 22000.
· Support quality initiatives within a food manufacturing environment.
· Identify quality risks, investigate issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Product Development & Commercialization
· Collaborate with R&D teams to support product development and commercialization processes.
· Participate in product trials, validations, and manufacturing evaluations.
· Provide quality input throughout product lifecycle activities.
· Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality and manufacturing processes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Partner with R&D, operations, production, and other internal teams to drive quality objectives.
· Lead and support quality-related projects while maintaining effective communication across departments.
· Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support for quality challenges.
Documentation & Compliance
· Review and maintain quality documentation, procedures, and records.
· Support audits, certifications, and compliance activities.
· Ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related technical field with 4–6 years of food manufacturing experience, or
· Graduate degree with 2–4 years of relevant industry experience.
· Minimum 2 years of FSQA and cross-functional leadership experience.
· Strong experience working in a food manufacturing environment is required.
· Working knowledge of GFSI certification standards such as SQF, BRC, and ISO 22000.
· Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
· Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience supporting product development and commercialization activities.
· Experience working in USDA-regulated food manufacturing environments.
· Experience with sous vide food manufacturing processes.
· Strong technical knowledge of food safety and quality systems.
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000