Are you a Food Safety Leader ready for a seat at the table?
We are seeking a high-level Quality Assurance Manager for a premier food manufacturing leader specializing in high-quality frozen food products. This is a critical leadership role reporting directly to the CEO , offering the autonomy to shape the site’s quality culture and the visibility to impact global company strategy.
If you are a hands-on SQF Practitioner with a background in complex food processing (specifically frozen/refrigerated environments), we want to talk to you.
Why You Should Apply:
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Executive Visibility: You will have a direct line to the CEO—your expertise will drive the company’s operational strategy.
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Operational Ownership: Take full command of site-level KPIs, sanitation protocols, and food safety excellence.
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Specialized Impact: Lead the quality standards for high-demand frozen food products in a "Made in the USA"facility.
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Stable Schedule: Enjoy a consistent M-F schedule with a local manufacturing powerhouse.
What You Will Do (Key Responsibilities):
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Audit Leadership: Spearhead all regulatory ( FDA/USDA ), customer, and 3rd party audits ( SQF ), ensuring the highest level of compliance.
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Frozen Food Expertise: Oversee critical control points specific to frozen manufacturing, including micro-testing programs, temperature monitoring, and high-speed production troubleshooting.
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System Innovation: Maintain and evolve SQF documentation, verification, and validation activities to stay ahead of industry standards.
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Technical Partnership: Act as a "boots on the ground"partner to Operations, Procurement, and Warehousing to solve real-time production challenges.
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Product Science & ERP: Manage formula creation, nutritional analysis, and specification writing within the Microsoft Dynamics AX (ERP) system.
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Team Leadership: Supervise all Quality personnel and oversee facility-wide sanitation and microbiological testing programs.
Qualifications (The "Must-Haves"):
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Experience: 6–8 years of QA leadership specifically within Food Manufacturing (Experience with frozen foods, prepared meals, or temperature-sensitive products is highly preferred).
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Certifications: Active SQF Practitioner and HACCP Certification are strictly required.
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Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.
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Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics AX (or similar ERP systems) and strong mathematical skills for formula management and waste trending.
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Communication: Bilingual ( English/Spanish ) is a significant plus.
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Mindset: A "Floor-First"leader who thrives on the production floor and engages effectively with the workforce.
About the Role:
This is more than a desk job. We are looking for a gatekeeper of safety and a champion of quality. You will be responsible for ensuring that every shipment meets the highest standards of the frozen food industry.
Ready to lead a top-tier QA department? Apply today for a confidential screening with our executive recruiting team.
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