QA Assistant Manager — Food Safety & Quality

Lakeside Foods Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m­

Paid vacation and personal time

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

Lakeside Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant Manager to support the QA Manager in overseeing food safety, sanitation, and quality control programs. This role directs QA personnel, maintains documentation, and assists with audits and implementation of SQF/BRC requirements.

You will monitor product quality, investigate customer complaints, ensure safe work environments, and help maintain the Quality Systems Manual, records, and calibration of quality controls.

Qualifications

• Requires 3–5 years of relevant QA experience.
• 1–3 years of direct supervisory experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, bacteriology, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of vegetable canning/freezing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coach QA personnel in daily and weekly tasks.
• Manage held product, storage, labeling, packaging, and shipping quality.
• Assist with SQF/BRC code implementation.
• Maintain Lakeside’s Quality Systems Manual.
• Maintain quality control programs, docs, and records.
• Investigate customer complaints and respond promptly.
• Support sanitation verification activities and SSOPs.
• Ensure compliance with 21 CFR 117 and 21 CFR 113.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Leadership

Audits

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SQF/BRC standards

X-Bar Charts

Job description

Lakeside Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant Manager to support the QA Manager in overseeing food safety, sanitation, and quality control programs. This role directs QA personnel, maintains documentation, and assists with audits and implementation of SQF/BRC requirements.

You will monitor product quality, investigate customer complaints, ensure safe work environments, and help maintain the Quality Systems Manual, records, and calibration of quality controls.