QA Manager

OneSource Professional Search

$75K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in food manufacturing
  • 5+ years in QA leadership
  • Strong regulatory, audit, and compliance expertise
  • Internal Audit Certification preferred
  • Proven team leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop QA and Sanitation teams
  • Oversee HACCP, FSMA, USDA, FDA, and GFSI compliance
  • Manage internal, customer, and third-party audits
  • Supervise lab operations, testing, and equipment calibration
  • Investigate customer complaints and drive CAPA initiatives
  • Strengthen GMPs, sanitation, allergen controls, and environmental monitoring
  • Maintain SOPs, quality documentation, and training programs
  • Track and report quality KPIs to plant and corporate leadership
  • Support new product launches and process improvements

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Engagement in a growth-focused environment
  • Collaborative workplace culture
  • Impact on food safety and quality standards
  • Access to training and professional development programs
Full Job Description
Quality Assurance Manager - Mobile, AL

We're partnering with a leading food manufacturer producing high-quality, custom-formulated products for national brands and foodservice customers in search of a Quality Assurance Manager for its Mobile, AL facility.

This critical leadership role will oversee all quality, food safety, and sanitation operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer standards while driving plant performance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and develop QA and Sanitation teams
  • Oversee HACCP, FSMA, USDA, FDA, and GFSI compliance
  • Manage internal, customer, and third-party audits
  • Supervise lab operations, testing, and equipment calibration
  • Investigate customer complaints and drive CAPA initiatives
  • Strengthen GMPs, sanitation, allergen controls, and environmental monitoring
  • Maintain SOPs, quality documentation, and training programs
  • Track and report quality KPIs to plant and corporate leadership
  • Support new product launches and process improvements

Qualifications:
  • 10+ years in food manufacturing
  • 5+ years in QA leadership
  • Strong regulatory, audit, and compliance expertise
  • Internal Audit Certification preferred
  • Proven team leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Experience:
  • TraceGains, Safefood 360, or Intelex
  • Supplier quality programs
  • Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QA leader to make a significant impact within a highly regulated, growth-focused food manufacturing organization

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