QA/QC Manager (Food manufacturing exp. req'd)

Jobot; Selma (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a QA/QC Manager in Madera, CA to lead plant-level quality assurance, quality control, and food safety operations. You'll develop and manage a dedicated quality team ensuring products meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards across the site.

The role requires substantial QA/QC experience in food/juice manufacturing, people management, and familiarity with quality systems and documentation; HACCP, PCQI, and FSVP certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Food/juice manufacturing QA/QC experience
• People-management experience
• Experience with quality systems, testing, specifications, COAs, and compliance documentation
• HACCP Certified
• PCQI trained
• FSVP certified/trained
• Auditing/inspection experience

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC and food safety programs, processes, and standards
• Manage, coach, and develop the quality team
• Oversee product testing, inspections, specifications, COAs, and quality documentation
• Evaluate food ingredients and manufacturing processes for quality and microbiological risks
• Manage customer complaints, quality issues, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support production, new product runs, and cross-functional quality needs
• Conduct audits and partner with vendors, co-packers, and third-party laboratories
• Ensure compliance with FDA, food safety, and customer requirements

Skills

Food/juice QA/QC experience

People-management

Quality systems & COAs

HACCP Certified

PCQI trained

FSVP trained

Auditing/inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

TraceGains

Job description

Job details

Join an established, growing organization where you'll lead QA/QC and food safety, develop a dedicated team, and make a meaningful impact across operations.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Katherine Krull

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us

Come join a growing, well-established organization offering a unique opportunity to lead QA/QC and food safety operations, develop a dedicated quality team, and make a meaningful impact across plant operations!

Job Title: QA/QC Manager

Job Location: Madera, CA

Work Schedule: On-Site, Monday–Friday

Compensation: $80k–$120k/yr. DOE + Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits + 401k with up to 3% match

Requirements

• Food/juice manufacturing QA/QC experience
• People-management experience
• Experience with quality systems, testing, specifications, COAs, and compliance documentation
• HACCP Certified
• PCQI trained
• FSVP certified/trained
• Auditing/inspection experience

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field
• Juice/beverage, dairy, processed/frozen food, or food ingredient manufacturing experience
• SQF, BRC/BRCGS, or other GFSI-regulated environment experience
• TraceGains experience
• Experience working with co-packers, vendors, and third-party laboratories

Why join us

• Join a well-established, growing organization offering long-term stability and a collaborative culture
• Lead and develop an experienced QA/QC team while taking ownership of plant-level quality and food safety
• Gain broad exposure to food manufacturing, ingredients, testing, compliance, and quality systems
• Partner cross-functionally with production, sales, product development, vendors, and co-packers
• Make a meaningful impact by driving quality improvements, managing risk, and strengthening food safety programs
• Grow your career with opportunities to expand your leadership and expertise across QA/QC, food safety, compliance, and operations

Job Details

Our client is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager to lead plant-level quality assurance, quality control, and food safety operations. This role will oversee a dedicated quality team while ensuring products, ingredients, and manufacturing processes meet quality, food safety, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC and food safety programs, processes, and standards
• Manage, coach, and develop the quality team
• Oversee product testing, inspections, specifications, COAs, and quality documentation
• Evaluate food ingredients and manufacturing processes for quality and microbiological risks
• Manage customer complaints, quality issues, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support production, new product runs, and cross-functional quality needs
• Conduct audits and partner with vendors, co-packers, and third-party laboratories
• Ensure compliance with FDA, food safety, and customer requirements

Requirements

• Food/juice manufacturing QA/QC experience
• People-management experience
• Experience with quality systems, testing, specifications, COAs, and compliance documentation
• HACCP Certified
• PCQI trained
• FSVP certified/trained
• Auditing/inspection experience

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field
• Juice/beverage, dairy, processed/frozen food, or food ingredient manufacturing experience
• SQF, BRC/BRCGS, or other GFSI-regulated environment experience
• TraceGains experience
• Experience working with co-packers, vendors, and third-party laboratories

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.