Assistant QA Manager: Lead Food Safety & Quality Onsite

The J.M. Smucker Company; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking an Assistant Manager for Quality Assurance to lead the Quality and Food Safety teams at its Topeka facility. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and over 3 years of operational experience. Responsibilities include driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring product quality, and mentoring a team of Quality Lab Technicians. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to influence quality across the production process.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing operational experience.
• Experience managing teams in a high-performance work environment.
• Understanding of basic concepts of chemistry and microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality and Food Safety teams.
• Partner with Quality Manager for site’s Quality Pillar Master Plan.
• Conduct audits for process compliance.

Skills

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or related field

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking an Assistant Manager for Quality Assurance to lead the Quality and Food Safety teams at its Topeka facility. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and over 3 years of operational experience. Responsibilities include driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring product quality, and mentoring a team of Quality Lab Technicians. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to influence quality across the production process.