QA Assistant Manager: Food Quality & Compliance Leader

Lakeside Foods, Inc; Weston (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and personal time

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lakeside Foods, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant Manager to support the QA Manager in overseeing food safety, sanitation, and quality control programs.

This role coaches QA staff, manages documentation, and assists with audits and SQF/BRC requirements across the facility. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field preferred, 3–5 years of experience, and 1–3 years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, bacteriology, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience required.
• 1-3 years of direct supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of vegetable canning/freezing preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coach, and counsel QA personnel through daily and weekly tasks.
• Ensure proper management of held product, storage conditions, labeling, packaging, and shipping operations.
• Assist with SQF/BRC code requirements implementation.
• Maintain Lakeside's Quality Systems Manual.
• Maintain quality control programs, procedures, documentation, and statistical records (e.g., X-Bar charts).
• Determine product quality levels and assign grades per company policies.
• Communicate real-time quality data to affected departments to meet specs.
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints promptly.
• Assist in sanitation verifications including microbiological monitoring and visual inspections.
• Ensure proper application of SSOPs and sanitation inspections.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.

Skills

Quality assurance

Supervisory experience

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/bacteriology or related field

Tools

SQF/BRC compliance

Job description

Lakeside Foods, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant Manager to support the QA Manager in overseeing food safety, sanitation, and quality control programs.

This role coaches QA staff, manages documentation, and assists with audits and SQF/BRC requirements across the facility. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field preferred, 3–5 years of experience, and 1–3 years of supervisory experience.