Quality Assurance / Compliance Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Seven paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Family-oriented workplace

Casual dress code

On-the-job training and shadowing

Job summary

Kelly® Professional & Industrial in Plymouth, MA, seeks 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 direct hire, $60,000 per year, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with opportunities to lead certification programs and maintain adherence to GFSI/HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 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 to wear required food-safety PPE: head cover, beard cover, white coat, and closed-toe shoes.

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

QA

GFSI

HACCP

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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:

• Bachelor’s degree.
  
• 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