Assistant Manager, Quality Control

PIM Brands, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 595,000 - 991,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus eligibility

401(k) plan match

Professional development

Paid time off

Business casual

Career advancement

Job summary

PIM Brands, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager, Quality Control at our Somerset, New Jersey facility. You will oversee the QA program, ensure compliance with SQF, HACCP, and customer standards, and guide a team to maintain product quality from ingredients to finished goods.

You will partner with production, R&D, and process engineering to implement corrective actions, train staff in GMP and food safety, and drive continuous improvement in quality metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field strongly preferred; master’s degree preferred.
• Quality Control experience in a 24/7 food manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment required.
• HACCP and SQF certification preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with statistical process control and quality management systems required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the quality control function to ensure product quality per specifications.
• Audit and maintain SQF, Food Safety and Quality Programs and related documentation.
• Collaborate with production to ensure the Quality System is functioning properly.
• Review CAPA programs for effectiveness and prevent recurrence of non-conformances.
• Provide training and coaching on GMP, HACCP, and quality systems to staff.
• Oversee incoming inspection, hold management, and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Generate reports and analyze data to support quality performance.

Skills

Quality control

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Presentation skills

MS Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you love snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for!

At PIM, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise!

We are looking for a Assistant Manager, Quality Control interested in a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, to join our Quality Control department at PIM’s Somerset New Jersey location. This position will report to our Director of Quality.

Job Overview

Responsible for maintaining certification standards by updating and maintaining the Food Safety System by training, auditing, maintenance of QA related documents, as well as reassessment and validation of policies and procedures.

Audits the consistency and uniformity of all manufactured products to the approved specifications. Monitors and advises on the performance of the quality management system. Submits data and prepares reports on quality performance measured against established specifications. Collaborates with manufacturing to ensure that the Quality System is functioning properly. Advises organization on changes and implementation; provides training, tools and techniques resulting in the achievement of product quality. Manages the Quality Control function, monitors and audits quality of the product. Functions as the key decision maker on issues related to acceptability of ingredients, materials in process and finished goods in consultation with the production team. Interacts with production management, R&D, process engineering, warehouse and sanitation.

Duties And Responsibilities

Supports SQF, Food Safety and Quality Programs. This includes all SQF standards and customer specific standards as identified in supporting documentation

• Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management.
• Follow PIM Brands GMP rules and ensures GMP and Food Safety standards are in compliance
• Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMP’s
• Support HACCP policies and procedures and participate in Food Safety Inspections.
• Ensure all quality procedures and processes are followed according to document policies
• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of all products manufactured by the plant as well as the raw materials, packaging materials, and operations required in the manufacturing process including quality specifications and standards
• Determining if specifications are met.
• Conducting material reviews and making product disposition decisions.
• Provides technical support to operations by assisting in troubleshooting.
• Ensures the quality of product and services by testing product, performing audits of product lines and placing defective products on hold.
• Reviews CAPA (corrective action and preventive action) program for effectiveness to eliminate recurring non-conformances (food safety, customer complaints and first pass hold)
• Performs other duties including but not limited to communicating holds and discrepancies with supervisors and other departments, completing various reports by reviewing Process Quality Records, maintaining hold logs, completing weekly and monthly reports.
• Supervise the quality programs of the plant. Review and update all the Quality Control Reports of Packaging, Mogul/Kitchens, Panning.
• Oversee incoming inspection process and monitor its effectiveness
• Conduct employee training including GMP’s, HACCP, Quality Systems, Foreign Matter, Food Defense and Food Safety.
• Manage Hold and Release Program and maintain the On-hold inventory records
• Disposition of consumer returns
• Responsible for all food safety and quality procedures including sampling and analysis.
• Provides coaching, education and training of management staff and plant employees for Quality Control/Assurance
• Assists the Quality and Operations Managers in managing third party, and federal audits and inspections
• Assist SQF Practitioner to lead the development, implementation, review, maintenance, and communication to ensure the integrity of the SQF as well as the food safety fundamentals and the food safety plan
• General supervising of Quality staff including completing weekly staff schedules, ensuring proper staffing coverage, coaching, training, disciplinary actions and performance review evaluations for quality associates
• Ability to work additional hours as needed

Education, Experience, And Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field strongly preferred; master’s degree preferred.
• Quality Control experience in a 24/7 food manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment required.
• HACCP and SQF certification preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to deliver professional and effective presentations to management and staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with statistical process control and quality management systems required.
• Ability to anticipate and prevent potential issues based on knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours as business needs require.
• Willingness to participate in required training and professional development.

Work Environment

Job will generally be performed in the manufacturing plant. When on the plant floor it is representative of a large, busy manufacturing operation. Noisy, active, objects on the floor, constant movement and traffic flow of motorized equipment. Hair net, beard net, assigned work uniform, protective eye wear and gloves are among the GMP required apparel that must be worn, if indicated, on the plant floor.

We Are Proud To Offer

The pay range for this position is $66080 - 991120. PIM Brands takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

• Comprehensive benefits package - EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more
• Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (*based on eligibility and position)
• Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of life
• Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays
• Business casual dress
• Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancement
• Professional development and training opportunities offered across the organization

Awards & Accolades

• America’s Best Workplaces - 2026
• Best Places to Work in NJ – 2025
• Advocate of the Year Award - 2024
• Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development - 2024
• Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine - 2024
• Top 50 Employer in New Jersey
• #10 Candy Company in North America
• #26 Global Candy Company
• Makers of Welch’s - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.
• Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer

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