Quality Assurance Lead: Food Safety & Compliance

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

Retirement savings options

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. seeks a Quality Assurance professional to lead QA initiatives, perform audits, and ensure product safety and regulatory compliance across production and packaging. You will act as a liaison among quality, operations, and corporate management to sustain key quality programs.

The role emphasizes testing, audits, corrective actions, staff training, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in quality assurance/quality control in food manufacturing.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory role preferred.
• Experience with quality management systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of products and services by testing products and auditing lines.
• Supervise quality assurance team to ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop and maintain quality control procedures and protocols.
• Conduct inspections and audits of production processes, equipment, and facilities.
• Monitor production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Train and mentor QA staff on procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and other departments on quality improvements.
• Maintain documentation including inspection reports and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and SQF.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory understanding

Analytical thinking

Communication

Bilingual (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/ Biology/ Chemistry

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Job description

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. seeks a Quality Assurance professional to lead QA initiatives, perform audits, and ensure product safety and regulatory compliance across production and packaging. You will act as a liaison among quality, operations, and corporate management to sustain key quality programs.

The role emphasizes testing, audits, corrective actions, staff training, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.