Quality Assurance Manager

3P Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee food safety and quality programs at the plant level. This role involves leading the FSQA department, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating across functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food safety, leadership experience, and relevant certifications. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of FSQA leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in laboratory environments and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FSQA department to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Manage corrective and preventive action processes to address deviations.
• Oversee training programs for team competency in food safety.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Tools

SQF

HACCP

PCQI

Job description

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Base pay range

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Food & Agribusiness Executive Search | Senior Consultant | 3P Partners

A rapidly expanding food manufacturing company is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager to lead its FSQA function at the plant level. This individual will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining food safety and quality programs that ensure compliance with local, federal, and industry regulations, as well as third-party certification standards. This is a highly collaborative and visible leadership role, overseeing FSQA Supervisors and ensuring cross-functional alignment across operations, sanitation, and corporate quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the FSQA department to ensure raw materials and finished goods meet internal specifications and customer expectations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain programs supporting food safety fundamentals in coordination with the broader corporate FSQA team.
• Drive effective communication of food safety and quality programs across departments, including the SQF system and audit requirements.
• Manage corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes to address deviations and maintain compliance.
• Oversee training programs to build team-wide competency in GMPs, food safety, and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with suppliers and corporate teams to resolve quality concerns and mitigate risk.
• Support internal audits and sanitation verification programs to ensure plant cleanliness and documentation accuracy.
• Coach and evaluate FSQA Supervisors, providing ongoing feedback and professional development.
• Participate in key decisions regarding hiring, performance management, and departmental growth.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer concerns related to food safety and quality.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the FSQA department.
• Maintain confidentiality of company information and act in alignment with safety and food quality policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of FSQA leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in laboratory environments and quality systems.
• Certified in SQF, HACCP, and PCQI.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-shift department and manage people managers.
• Experience in audit preparation, food safety program development, and regulatory compliance.
• Skilled in problem-solving, CAPA, and root cause analysis tools.

Compensation range: $110-120K base salary + bonus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Science, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Environmental Quality Programs

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Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

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