QA & Food Safety Manager — Lead Plant Quality & Compliance

ADP, Inc.; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Group health benefits

Retirement plans

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Bento's Rhode Island Food Factory in Lincoln is seeking a Quality Assurance and Food Safety Manager to lead the QA and food safety program for our seven-day operation. You will audit the food safety plan, GMPs, and SOPs, train plant personnel, communicate quality standards, and drive corrective actions to ensure production meets all regulatory standards.

This leadership role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, 8+ years in QA/Food Safety, and experience with PCQI, GFSI, HACCP, and SQF,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety and Sanitation, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management position in a plant of similar complexity and size.
• Experience with Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI), GFSI standards, HACCP (Certificate is a plus), and SQF Practitioner (3 years experience preferred).
• Knowledge of FDA standards and FSMA regulations.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities with a focus on change management, strategic thinking, and leading by example with "Best in class" behaviors, emphasizing food safety, quality assurance, and plant regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of statistical process control for quality monitoring, improvement, and problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality assurance and food safety program at the Rhode Island plant.
• Audit the plant's food safety plan, GMPs, and SOPs.
• Train personnel on food quality standards.
• Oversee QA/QC functions to ensure effectiveness.
• Monitor and enforce all food safety processes.
• Participate in regular food safety inspections.
• Ensure adherence to quality procedures and GMP/safety standards.
• Maintain knowledge of products, raw materials, packaging, and processes.
• Coach the QA/QC team on issue resolution and auditing.
• Design and implement QA training programs.
• Investigate customer complaints and analyze trends.
• Develop and analyze statistical quality data for improvements.
• Coordinate mock recalls.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Change management

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Job description

Bento's Rhode Island Food Factory in Lincoln is seeking a Quality Assurance and Food Safety Manager to lead the QA and food safety program for our seven-day operation. You will audit the food safety plan, GMPs, and SOPs, train plant personnel, communicate quality standards, and drive corrective actions to ensure production meets all regulatory standards.

This leadership role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, 8+ years in QA/Food Safety, and experience with PCQI, GFSI, HACCP, and SQF,