Job Description
Job Description
Quality Assurance Manager – Food & Dairy Manufacturing
Central California – Salary up to $130,000
We’re looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead food safety and quality programs at a growing dairy ingredients manufacturer. This role offers the chance to make a real impact by driving compliance, continuous improvement, and team development.
What you’ll do
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Lead the company’s Food Safety and Quality Programs, including SQF, HACCP, USDA, and FDA compliance
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Guide, mentor, and develop QA supervisors, lab staff, and cross-functional teams
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Oversee sanitation, housekeeping, pest control, and hygiene zoning programs to ensure a safe, compliant facility
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Manage customer complaint investigations, non-conformance issues, and preventative actions
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Direct product traceability, recalls, and foreign material investigations
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Partner with production to strengthen quality systems and improve reliability of high-quality dairy ingredients
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Support regulatory and third-party audits, ensuring full compliance
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Monitor environmental programs, lead training workshops, and build a culture of food safety
What we’re looking for
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Prior leadership in food manufacturing with direct responsibility for food safety and quality systems
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Background in dairy or dairy ingredients manufacturing is required
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Strong knowledge of SQF, HACCP, FDA/USDA requirements, and third-party audit systems
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Hands-on experience with sanitation, environmental monitoring, and regulatory compliance
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Track record of training and developing teams to meet high standards
What’s offered
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Base salary up to $130,000
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Bonus potential
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Relocation support available
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Comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities
You should be proficient in:
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)