Manufacturing Quality Manager

Allegiance Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual performance-based bonus

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading food and beverage manufacturer in Cleveland seeks a Quality Manager to ensure food safety and product quality. The role involves leading quality systems, compliance with regulations, and mentoring a quality team. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in quality assurance and leadership. This position offers a competitive salary and significant growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a quality assurance role within food and beverage manufacturing.
• 2+ years in a quality leadership role with direct reports.
• Proven experience leading successful third-party and regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

• Own, manage, and continuously improve the SQF system.
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory agencies and third-party audits.
• Champion a 'Quality First' mindset across all departments.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

HACCP

GMPs

SQF knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Quality management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Quality Manager

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Compensation: $90,000 – $115,000

My client is a leading food and beverage manufacturer seeking a strategic and proactive Quality Manager to champion our commitment to food safety and product quality. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our brand, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving a culture of continuous quality improvement across our Cleveland facility.

If you are a passionate quality leader with a deep understanding of SQF, GMPs, and HACCP, and you thrive on developing robust quality systems, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Quality System: Own, manage, and continuously improve the SQF (Safe Quality Food) system, ensuring the site is always audit-ready.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Serve as the primary point of contact for all regulatory agencies (FDA, USDA, Ohio Dept. of Agriculture) and third-party audits, ensuring full compliance with all local, state, and federal food safety regulations.
• Drive a Culture of Quality: Champion a "Quality First" mindset across all departments, providing training and coaching on GMPs, HACCP principles, and quality standards to all employees.
• Manage the Quality Team: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Quality Technicians and Specialists, fostering their growth and ensuring effective execution of daily quality checks.
• Oversee Food Safety Plans: Maintain and validate the HACCP/HARPC plans and prerequisite programs, ensuring they are effective and properly documented.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis: Spearhead complex investigations into customer complaints, non-conformances, and CAPAs, implementing effective and sustainable corrective actions.
• Manage Supplier Quality: Oversee the raw material and ingredient approval process, conduct supplier audits, and manage the supplier corrective action program.
• Analyze & Report on Quality Metrics: Establish KPIs for the quality department, analyze data trends, and present quality performance reports to plant and corporate leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a quality assurance role within food and beverage manufacturing.
• 2+ years in a quality leadership role (e.g., Quality Supervisor, Quality Manager) with direct reports.
• Expert knowledge of GFSI schemes (SQF highly preferred), HACCP, GMPs, and FDA/USDA regulations.
• Proven experience leading successful third-party and regulatory audits.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive change at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills using methodologies like 5-Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency with quality management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Why Join Us

• Competitive base salary and annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
• Critical leadership role with a direct impact on product safety and company success.
• Significant opportunity for professional growth and career advancement.
• Play a key role in a respected, growing company with a strong commitment to quality.

Apply Today

Ready to lead our quality mission? Send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant food safety and quality management experience to [e-mail] or click "Apply" to connect.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Management
• Industries: Manufacturing