Quality Assurance Manager

Sarinas Consulting • Full-time • Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Area, US • $95k - $110k / year • 1d ago

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager - Food Manufacturing

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

Company Overview:

We are a leading food manufacturing company dedicated to producing high-quality products that meet and exceed industry standards. We pride ourselves on our commitment to food safety, innovation, and sustainability. Join our team to ensure our products maintain the highest quality standards from production to delivery.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Quality Manager to oversee our quality assurance and control processes in our food manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining quality management systems, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Management Systems: Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive quality management system (QMS) that aligns with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP, SQF).
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all products meet food safety regulations and quality standards; conduct regular audits and inspections to identify non-conformities and areas for improvement.
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the quality assurance team, providing training and support to foster a strong quality culture throughout the organization.
Process Improvement: Analyze production processes and implement corrective actions and preventive measures to reduce defects and enhance product quality.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of quality metrics, inspections, and audits; prepare and present reports to senior management on quality performance and improvement initiatives.
Supplier Quality Management: Collaborate with suppliers to establish quality expectations and conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with standards.
Customer Interaction: Address customer complaints and quality concerns, conducting investigations and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
Product Development Support: Collaborate with product development teams to ensure quality considerations are integrated into new product formulations and processes.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Chemistry, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in quality management within the food manufacturing industry.
Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality management systems (e.g., HACCP, SQF, ISO 9001).
Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficient in quality management software and data analysis tools.

What We Offer: