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Quality Assurance Manager

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SKILLS
Auditing, Best Practices, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Cross-Functional, Document Control, Documentation, English Language, Environmental Microbiology, Environmental Monitoring, External Audit, FDA Requirements, Food Microbiology, Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Science, Food and Beverage Industry, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Internal Audit, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Multilingual, People Management, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Support, Production Schedule, Production Support, Production Systems, Production Volume, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Spanish Language, Supply Chain, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
LOCATION
Washington
POSTED
Today

Location: Royal City, WA (Relocation assistance available)

Work Setting: Onsite, Monday–Friday aligned with production schedule; flexibility required to support audits, production needs, and urgent quality issues

Compensation: $125,500 – $137,500 total compensation (base + bonus)

Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, holidays, and comprehensive benefits package


Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for rebuilding and leading the food safety and quality function within a high-volume food production facility. This position goes beyond maintaining compliance, it is a hands-on turnaround opportunity to strengthen weak processes, establish structure, and restore a culture of accountability and audit readiness.

This role is highly visible across the organization and will directly impact product integrity, regulatory compliance, and overall operational performance. The ideal candidate brings a proactive, systems-driven mindset and thrives in environments where they can assess gaps, implement sustainable solutions, and lead teams through change.


Key Responsibilities

  • Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, and FDA/USDA regulations
  • Maintain audit readiness for SQF, BRC, and customer audits
  • Lead internal and external audit preparation and execution
  • Ensure accurate documentation and timely corrective actions
  • Quality Systems Management: Rebuild and strengthen quality systems, processes, and documentation
  • Oversee document control, specifications, CAPA programs, and supplier approval systems
  • Lead internal audits and manage non-conformance investigations
  • Establish disciplined, audit-ready recordkeeping practices
  • QA Function Turnaround (Core Focus): Assess current gaps and implement structured, sustainable quality processes
  • Rebuild systems to ensure consistent audit readiness
  • Drive accountability across QA and production teams
  • Shift the organization toward a proactive quality culture
  • Team Leadership & Development: Lead and develop QA Technicians across microbiology, environmental monitoring, and product quality
  • Provide coaching, training, and performance management
  • Ensure adherence to SOPs, GMPs, and quality standards
  • Training & Culture Building: Develop and deliver food safety and quality training programs
  • Reinforce plant-wide ownership of quality and compliance
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Production, Maintenance, R&D, Supply Chain, and HSE teams
  • Address equipment-related quality risks and process improvements
  • Support new product development and quality validation efforts
  • Audit, Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate quality records, logs, and compliance documentation
  • Lead customer complaint investigations and root cause analysis
  • Track and report quality KPIs to leadership
  • Continuous Improvement: Analyze quality trends and implement corrective improvements
  • Reduce risk and enhance product quality outcomes
  • Introduce new systems, tools, and best practices as needed


Position Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in food safety and quality roles
  • 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, FDA/USDA regulations, and SQF/BRC standards
  • Proven experience managing quality systems and audit readiness
  • Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced production environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience rebuilding or stabilizing a QA function in a manufacturing environment
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Experience with quality management systems and reporting tools

Why Join Us?

  • High-impact leadership role with the opportunity to rebuild and own the QA function
  • Visible position influencing plant-wide operations and long-term success
  • Strong leadership support for implementing systems and driving change
  • Opportunity to create structure, improve processes, and leave a lasting impact
  • Stable, growing food production company with ongoing investment in operations
  • Collaborative culture focused on accountability, quality, and continuous improvement



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