QA Manager: Food Safety & Compliance Leader

GBC Food Services; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A food distribution company is seeking a mid-senior level QA Manager to ensure that products meet safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include leading the QA team, developing QA programs compliant with HACCP and USDA, and conducting audits. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree, significant experience in food safety, and leadership skills. This full-time position is primarily office-based but requires regular site visits to distribution centers.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in quality assurance or food safety roles.
• At least 3 years in a senior or managerial capacity.
• Certification in food safety (e.g., PCQI, HACCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain QA and food safety programs.
• Lead audits and inspections by regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with procurement to assure product quality.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Food safety standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science or Quality Management

Tools

Statistical process control (SPC)

Root cause analysis (RCA)

Job description

A food distribution company is seeking a mid-senior level QA Manager to ensure that products meet safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include leading the QA team, developing QA programs compliant with HACCP and USDA, and conducting audits. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree, significant experience in food safety, and leadership skills. This full-time position is primarily office-based but requires regular site visits to distribution centers.