Quality Assurance Manager
3 days ago
Anaheim
Company Overview: Our client is a well-established specialty ingredient manufacturer serving the food and beverage industry. With a focus on innovation and quality excellence, they produce high-value color solutions and sweet ingredient systems for leading brands nationwide. Location: Onsite in Anaheim, CA Compensation: $80,000-$100,000k/year Type: Direct-hire Hours: M-F 8-5 Essential Duties: • Direct and oversee all quality assurance functions to maintain product safety, quality standards, and regulatory adherence throughout daily operations., • Manage the resolution of quality deviations, investigate customer feedback issues, and implement corrective and preventive measures., • Oversee quality control activities including inspection protocols, sample analysis, testing procedures, and approval processes for incoming materials, in-process production, and final products., • Maintain and enhance food safety management systems encompassing allergen management, sanitation verification, product traceability, and vendor approval programs., • Execute internal compliance assessments and provide support during regulatory inspections and third-party certification audits., • Develop and deliver training programs for quality personnel and manufacturing teams on quality systems and food safety requirements., • Manage quality records and documentation systems including production records, certificates of analysis, and deviation documentation., • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Industrial Microbiology, Chemistry, or closely related scientific discipline strongly preferred., • Minimum 3 years of progressive quality assurance experience within food processing or ingredient manufacturing operations., • Comprehensive understanding of FDA regulatory framework, HACCP methodology, GMP requirements, and Global Food Safety Initiative standards (such as SQF or BRC certification schemes)., • Demonstrated capability in root cause investigation techniques and corrective/preventive action system management., • Strong supervisory capabilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilities., • Proven ability to excel in a high-paced, collaborative production environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail., • HACCP certification or PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) credential., • SQF Practitioner or BRC auditor training. This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!