Quality Assurance Manager

Exemplar Global; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eartharvest Foods in Boulder, CO, is seeking a full-time on-site Quality Assurance Manager to lead our food safety and quality systems. You will develop and maintain QA procedures, conduct inspections and audits, review production records, and drive nonconformance investigations and corrective actions with operations and production teams.

Responsibilities include training staff on quality and safety, preparing documentation for regulatory and customer audits, and monitoring key quality metrics

Qualifications

• Experience establishing and managing QA and food safety programs (HACCP, GMPs).
• Auditing, inspections, and documenting findings in manufacturing environments.
• Data analysis, root cause investigation, and CAPA implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain QA procedures and systems.
• Conduct inspections and audits of production facilities.
• Review production records and nonconformance investigations.
• Lead CAPA and corrective actions across teams.
• Train staff on quality and safety practices.
• Prepare documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Monitor key quality metrics to ensure safe product delivery.

Skills

QA & safety programs

Auditing processes

Data analysis

Corrective actions

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

SQF/audit experience

Documentation

Leadership

Job description

Company Description

Eartharvest Foods is a food manufacturing company located in Boulder Colorado, primarily producing bakery snack products.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Quality Assurance Manager role based in Boulder, CO. The Quality Assurance Manager oversees food safety and quality systems, ensuring that all products meet internal standards and regulatory requirements. Daily responsibilities include developing and maintaining QA procedures, conducting inspections and audits, reviewing production records, and managing nonconformance investigations and corrective actions. The role collaborates closely with operations, production, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues, optimize processes, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. The manager also trains and mentors staff on quality and safety practices, prepares documentation for regulatory and customer audits, and monitors key quality metrics to support consistent, safe product delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience establishing, managing, and improving quality assurance and food safety programs, including HACCP, GMPs, and related procedures.
• Proficiency in auditing processes, conducting inspections, and documenting findings in manufacturing or food production environments.
• Skill in data analysis, root cause investigation, and implementing corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams and train staff on quality standards.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards for food production and distribution.
• Experience as an SQF practitioner or similar GFSI audit experience; has been through a few audits.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and maintain detailed documentation in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing or a similar regulated industry.