Location: Danville, VA | Full-Time | Quality Assurance / Food Safety
Pay Range: $99,599.97-$149,400.47
Are you passionate about driving product quality and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, food manufacturing environment? Litehouse is seeking a
Manager, Quality Assurance (QA) to lead quality initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company standards. In this critical leadership role, you'll work cross-functionally to promote quality excellence and support product innovation and operational success.
What You Will Do- Promote product quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization
- Ensure compliance with GFSI/SQF, regulatory, and customer standards
- Oversee plant sanitation systems and support implementation and verification
- Supervise QA staff and align objectives with plant management
- Support R&D on commercialization projects and troubleshoot production challenges
- Analyze quality performance using statistical process control and other tools
- Respond to customer/consumer quality inquiries and lead investigations
- Design and deliver quality control and food safety training programs
- Maintain inspection parameters and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and directives
- Manage environmental testing programs and inspection criteria
- Contribute to ongoing improvement of QA systems and food safety policies
What You'll Bring- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, or related field (Required); Master's degree (Preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of experience supervising and managing QA teams in a manufacturing environment
- Certification in HACCP, SQF Practitioner, and PCQI required upon hire
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with teams inside and outside the organization
- Experience managing QA teams and driving operational quality in a fast-paced, regulated environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and analytical quality programs
- Ability to multi-task, lead projects, and adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment
- Strong organizational, analytical, and leadership skills with attention to detail
- Experience working with geographically dispersed teams a plus
Great People Deserve Great Benefits- 401(k) with company matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- A values-driven, employee-owned culture that invests in you
Apply now to be part of a purpose-driven team committed to excellence in food safety and quality!We do not offer sponsorship
