Quality Assurance Manager - Food Manufacturing

United States·Detroitmid

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Overview

Quality Assurance Manager - Food ManufacturingLocation: St. Clair Shores, MI or Taylor, MI; training in Detroit, MISchedule: First Shift Position; Monday – Friday, Saturday as scheduled.

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Responsibilities

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→Regulatory Compliance & Food Safety: Collaboratively develop, implement, and maintain the Food Safety Management System (FSMS), including HACCP, PCQI, and Preventive Controls.
→Auditing & Inspections: Act as the primary contact for regulatory inspectors (USDA, FDA) and third-party audits (SQF, BRC).
→Quality Control & Procedures: Establish, enforce, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
→Supplier Management: Monitor incoming raw materials and ingredients quality and supplier performance.
→Product Safety & Testing: Oversee product testing, environmental monitoring, and the hold/release program for finished goods.
→Team Leadership: Supervise Quality Assurance Coordinators, providing training and mentoring on food safety and quality standards.
→Continuous Improvement: Analyze KPIs to identify trends in complaints or quality failures, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Qualifications:

→Bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, chemistry, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience.
→4+ years of experience in food manufacturing quality assurance, including leadership or supervisory roles.
→Ability to work up to 100% on the plant floor, routinely lifting 30 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
→Strong understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP, and quality control methodologies.
→Ability to conduct audits, manage documentation, and perform root cause analysis.
→Leadership qualities, with experience in training and mentoring junior staff.
→Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
→Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with data management software.

What We Offer

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✓Salary based on experience

✓Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits

✓Paid holidays & vacation time

✓Quarterly bonuses

✓Matching contribution to 401 (k) plan

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Saint Clair Shores, United States

On-site at the office

Who can apply

About this job

Pay per year: $90,000–$115,000 a year; 1% below the $103,480 median for Quality Manager jobs on Jobera (274 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: 227 days ago
Employer: has 8 open jobs on Jobera.