QA Manager, Food Safety & Compliance (Evening Shift)

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions in Sterling, VA seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA/QC activities and drive continuous quality improvements in a sous-vide food production facility.

The role requires developing SOPs, coordinating audits with USDA/FDA/health authorities, and supervising QA staff. Training on 1st shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) for 6–7 weeks is required before transitioning to the 3:00 PM–11:00 PM shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field, or 3+ years QA/QC mgmt experience in sous-vide food manufacturing.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience managing QA/QC staff.
• Experience in food manufacturing, food safety, and quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of GFSI standards and BRC requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs for food quality and food safety.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing quality and food safety programs and implement necessary changes.
• Perform daily Quality Control activities according to established procedures.
• Monitor food processing activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards while producing fully cooked sous-vide products.
• Support USDA, FDA, Health Department, Virginia Department of Agriculture, Military Veterinary Command, third-party, and customer audits.
• Conduct release inspections for incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products.
• Support calibration and preventive maintenance programs.
• Participate in nonconformance investigations and develop/implement corrective action plans.
• Investigate customer complaints and internal non-conformities, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and monitor effectiveness.
• Review production and quality control records and ensure corrective actions are completed when required.
• Organize QA team resources according to workload and ensure adequate coverage of all required tasks.
• Ensure the facility operates in accordance with federal regulations, customer requirements, and BRC standards.
• Educate departments regarding applicable standards, audit requirements, and procedures.
• Provide technical support to customers and Sales when required.
• Prepare for and conduct customer and federal agency audits.
• Maintain written quality programs, policies, and HACCP programs.
• Oversee applicable prerequisite programs, including Maintenance, Supplier approval, Pest control, Sanitation, Environmental and product testing, Allergen programs.
• Supervise Quality Control staff, including training, work review, performance monitoring, guidance, and task audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

QA/QC management

GFSI/BRC knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions in Sterling, VA seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA/QC activities and drive continuous quality improvements in a sous-vide food production facility.

The role requires developing SOPs, coordinating audits with USDA/FDA/health authorities, and supervising QA staff. Training on 1st shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) for 6–7 weeks is required before transitioning to the 3:00 PM–11:00 PM shift.