Quality Assurance Associate

Kelly; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k) match

Casual dress code

Training & shadowing

Job summary

Kelly® Professional & Industrial in Plymouth, MA is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Associate / Compliance Lead for a bakery manufacturing environment. You will support quality and food-safety compliance across production, packaging, labeling, and supplier approval.

The role offers a direct hire position with a salary of $60,000 per year and standard daytime hours. You will work closely with production teams to uphold rigorous quality standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in dry or baked goods manufacturing.
• Experience in food manufacturing quality assurance.
• Knowledge of food-safety practices and GFSI/HACCP compliance.
• Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a bakery environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality assurance activities for production, packaging, and labeling.
• Support compliance with GFSI and HACCP requirements and food-safety standards.
• Manage certification requirements and documentation for Organic, Gluten-Free, Kosher, GFSI, MDAR, TRACES, USDA, and FDA.
• Oversee and document the supplier approval process.
• Work hands-on in the bakery and collaborate with production and other teams to maintain quality standards.

Skills

Quality assurance

GFSI compliance

HACCP

Documentation

Communication skills

Bakery environment

Job description

Kelly® Professional & Industrial is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Associate / Compliance Lead for a bakery manufacturing environment in Plymouth, MA. This role supports quality and food-safety compliance across production, packaging, labeling, and supplier approval.

Compensation: $60,000 / yr

Location: Plymouth, MA

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Employment type: Direct Hire

What You'll Do:

• Oversee quality assurance activities for production, packaging, and labeling.
• Support compliance with GFSI and HACCP requirements and food-safety standards.
• Manage certification requirements and documentation for Organic, Gluten-Free, Kosher, GFSI, MDAR, TRACES, USDA, and FDA.
• Oversee and document the supplier approval process.
• Work hands-on in the bakery and collaborate with production and other teams to maintain quality standards.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3-5 years of experience in dry or baked goods manufacturing.
• Experience in food manufacturing quality assurance.
• Knowledge of food-safety practices and GFSI/HACCP compliance.
• Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work hands-on in a bakery environment.
• Familiarity with relevant certifications and regulatory requirements is an asset.
• Ability to wear required food-safety PPE: head cover, beard cover, white coat, and closed-toe shoes.

Position Highlights:

• Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Family-oriented workplace and casual dress code
• On-the-job training and shadowing during the first 60 days