Quality Assurance Manager

Calbee America; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Madera, CA is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead all quality assurance and food safety programs. Responsibilities include training the QA team, overseeing compliance, and managing audits. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science or Microbiology and 5-7 years of experience in food manufacturing. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of QA & Sanitation experience in food manufacturing.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP, and FDA/USDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop the QA team for food safety and compliance.
• Oversee QA programs including SQF, HACCP, GMPs.
• Manage customer and regulatory audits and corrective actions.
• Collaborate to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Review and approve QA documentation and product releases.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field

Job description

This range is provided by Calbee America. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Direct message the job poster from Calbee America

Calbee America is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead all quality assurance, food safety, and regulatory programs at our Madera, CA facility. This role ensures products meet company standards, customer expectations, and all applicable regulations while promoting a strong culture of quality across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop the QA team to maintain excellence in food safety and compliance.
• Oversee QA programs including SQF, HACCP, GMPs, sanitation verification, allergen control, and traceability.
• Manage customer and regulatory audits, non-conformance investigations, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations, R&D, and Sanitation to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Review and approve QA documentation, batch records, and product release decisions.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of QA & Sanitation experience in food manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP, and FDA/USDA regulations.
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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