QA Manager

Twang Partners; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Twang Partners, part of Solina's US Center of Excellence for Beverage Innovation, seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality systems across the site and drive continuous improvement.

The role ensures SQF/BRC accreditation, manages audits, conducts root-cause analysis, and trains staff on HACCP and finished goods specifications. Travel as needed, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with operations are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in technical QA role in the CPG/food industry.
• SQF and/or BRC certification preferred.
• Able to demonstrate initiative, decision making, and teamwork at site and group level.
• Knowledge of HACCP systems and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and direct FSQA and sanitation strategies and drive team improvement.
• Ensure quality systems are implemented across the site through trend analysis and observation.
• Maintain SQF/BRC accreditation and manage internal and external audits.
• Lead audits and close out non-conformances in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement sampling/testing plans for materials and finished products.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Technical analytics

Audit coordination

Regulatory compliance

HACCP

Tools

SQF/BRC knowledge

Job description

Founded in 1986, Twang Partners has been a pioneer in premium flavored salts, sugars, seasoning blends, and beverage flavor systems. As a Latino-founded company with nearly 40 years of innovation, Twang has built a reputation for creating products that enhance the flavor, appearance, and enjoyment of food and beverages.

Today, Twang is proud to be part of Solina, a global leader in savory food solutions and a trusted innovation partner to the food industry. This partnership expands Twang's capabilities while preserving the entrepreneurial spirit, customer focus, and commitment to quality that have defined the company for decades.

As Solina USA's Center of Excellence for Beverage Innovation, Twang plays a key role in developing beverage flavor systems and dry beverage solutions for quick service restaurants, coffee houses, convenience stores, and foodservice customers across North America. Together, Twang and Solina are helping customers create memorable food and beverage experiences through flavor innovation, customization, and technical expertise.

Joining Twang means becoming part of a collaborative team that values innovation, partnership, and continuous improvement while enjoying the resources, stability, and global career opportunities that come with being part of the Solina family. Together, we're shaping the future of food and beverage innovation.

Job Title:

QA Manager

Position Overview:

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for driving a culture of quality assurance and continuous improvement throughout the organization by managing technical risks. This role is also responsible for ensuring customer technical requirements are met, and business process systems are followed. The Quality Manager ensures the highest level of accreditation is maintained for SQF/BRC and all customer requirements are met fully.

What You’ll Do:

Define and direct the overall FSQA and Sanitation strategies. This includes day-to-day management to drive team improvement.

Work closely with the Operations team to ensure the quality systems are implemented across the site, through trend analysis and day-to-day observation.

Ensure all audit standards are met on site as outlined in BRC 9 and SQF 10 requirements. Site audit status should also be maintained.

Book and lead all audits effectively (customer, accreditation, and authority visits), and close out all non-conformances in a timely manner.

Implement and maintain a sampling and testing plan for raw material, including intermediate and finished products, as well as environmental monitoring.

Carry out verification analysis of production monitoring.

Manage distressed stock inventory, including out-of-date raw materials.

Ensure all compliance workload is managed to meet business requirements.

Review and provide feedback on customer complaints and factory non-conformances.

Review microbiological test results and ensure corrective actions are taken when required.

Maintain site Food Safety Program, ensuring relevant meetings are held and documentation is up to date.

Provide an effective Risk Management process and ensure implementation of a robust Incident Management System.

Ensure all quality, safety, and legal related issues are reported accordingly.

Possess a thorough understanding of plant production systems, cGMP, sanitation, plant safety, quality systems and Kosher regulations.

Experienced with RCA and corrective action documentation.

Possess strong technical and analytical skills.

Have a working knowledge of all regulatory requirements in the food industry.

Be flexibility to travel as necessary.

Provide leadership and support for troubleshooting, new product initiation, line start-ups, and process innovation.

Evaluate existing processes to identify areas of improvement.

Perform internal audits, lead preparation for external audits, and address non-conformities.

Ensure compliance with established finished goods specifications.

Develop, plan, and conduct Quality Assurance training programs companywide.

Review, evaluate, and modify existing programs as needed.

Ensure all QA training records are complete, maintained, and safeguarded according to company standards.

Must act as SQF practitioner.

Preferred Personal Characteristics:

Bilingual a plus (English must be one of the two languages)

5 years’ experience in technical QA role in the CPG/food industry

SQF and/or BRC certification

Able to demonstrate initiative, decision making, self-motivation, and a flexible approach.

Able to work individually and as part of a team at site and at group level.

Able to build effective working relationships at all levels of the organization, actively demonstrating commitment to Twang Food Service’s Culture.

Computer literate with a working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.

Knowledge of HACCP and the practical operation of HACCP systems.

Competitive base salary plus an incentive-based bonus program.

401(k) with company match.

Paid holidays, as well as generous paid time off.

Health, dental and vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts (health/dependent) and Health Savings Accounts.

Company sponsored long-term disability and life insurance.

Additional voluntary insurance plans are available to meet your lifestyle needs.

Opportunity to grow alongside a booming brand with a strong cultural presence.

The pay range for this role is:

85,000 - 100,000 USD per year (Twang HQ)