Food Quality Assurance Lead — GMP/HACCP Expert

Cacique Foods, LLC.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cacique Foods, LLC. seeks a Quality Supervisor to ensure all products meet internal standards and regulatory requirements. You will supervise QC staff, oversee inspections and testing, and drive QA programs to continuous improvement.

You will release finished goods, coordinate with labs, conduct root-cause analyses, and lead corrective actions while aligning with GMP, HACCP, and safety standards. Strong documentation and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science field is required.
• HAACP and PCQI certifications are required/preferred as indicated.
• Experience in a food laboratory testing environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Release finished goods in compliance with procedures.
• Lead and manage quality control technicians and inspectors.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide coaching.
• Develop and monitor IDPs and track progress.
• Implement GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Ensure compliance across all facility operations.
• Document inspections, testing, and corrective actions.
• Oversee raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods inspections.
• Approve inspection reports and quality records.
• Coordinate with third-party labs for testing when needed.
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective actions.
• Identify trends in defects and reduce non-conformance.
• Collaborate with production and sanitation to optimize quality processes.
• Perform related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory testing methods

Root cause analysis

Team leadership

Documentation

Ability to work under pressure

Quality system knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, biology, or related field

HAACP Certification

PCQI certification

Food Defense Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems)

Job description

Cacique Foods, LLC. seeks a Quality Supervisor to ensure all products meet internal standards and regulatory requirements. You will supervise QC staff, oversee inspections and testing, and drive QA programs to continuous improvement.

You will release finished goods, coordinate with labs, conduct root-cause analyses, and lead corrective actions while aligning with GMP, HACCP, and safety standards. Strong documentation and leadership are essential.