Manager of Quality

JRG Partners

$75K — $95K *
Delhi, NY 13753In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in food manufacturing or quality management roles.
  • Proven leadership experience in supervisory or managerial capacity.
  • In-depth knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain food safety programs (HACCP, BRC, SQF, FSMA).
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (FDA, USDA).
  • Uphold GMPs and sanitation SOPs across operations.
  • Develop and manage QA/QC protocols and inspection standards.
  • Analyze production data, investigate deviations, and lead CAPAs.
  • Lead internal, third-party, and regulatory audits.
  • Supervise and develop QA staff including technicians, auditors, and supervisors.

Benefits

  • Great work-life balance.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
Full Job Description
Manager of Quality

Are you a quality leader passionate about food safety and continuous improvement? Join our team as the Quality Assurance Manager at our Delhi manufacturing plant, where you'll play a critical leadership role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You'll oversee all quality assurance and control activities, lead audits, drive cross-functional collaboration, and guide a dedicated team of QA/QC professionals-instilling a "quality always" mindset throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities
Food Safety & Compliance
  • Implement and maintain food safety programs (HACCP, BRC, SQF, FSMA).
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (FDA, USDA).
  • Uphold GMPs and sanitation SOPs across operations.

Quality Leadership & Management
  • Develop and manage QA/QC protocols and inspection standards.
  • Analyze production data, investigate deviations, and lead CAPAs.
  • Lead internal, third-party, and regulatory audits.

Team Development & Training
  • Supervise and develop QA staff including technicians, auditors, and supervisors.
  • Deliver training programs on food safety and continuous improvement.
  • Support personnel processes (e.g., payroll, scheduling).

Collaboration & Strategy
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (production, R&D, supply chain) to embed quality in all stages.
  • Monitor supplier and raw material quality.
  • Drive continuous improvement using data-driven insights.

Crisis & Recall Readiness
  • Lead recall readiness planning and manage responses to quality/safety incidents.
  • Serve as a key player in the crisis management team.

What Sets You Apart
  • Clear sense of direction and ability to align teams with business priorities.
  • Demonstrated success in resource and change management.
  • Passion for continuous improvement and empowering others.
  • Uphold values of respect, ambition, and teamwork.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in management of a food manufacturing, quality, or process-related roles.
  • Proven leadership experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
  • In-depth knowledge of food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and audit protocols.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

We offer great work-life balance and a competitive salary & benefits package

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