Quality Assurance Manager

FPC of Savannah; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known bakery manufacturer is seeking an FSQA Manager for their flagship facility in eastern North Carolina. This high-impact role involves overseeing quality assurance teams and ensuring high standards in a large, well-run bakery operation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing, preferably within the bakery sector, and demonstrate effective leadership skills. Join a dedicated team at a stable facility known for quality and innovation in baking products.

Qualifications

• Food manufacturing experience, preferably bakery-related.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in FSQA.
• Strong advocacy for hands-on leadership.
• U.S. Citizenship or green card holder.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant leadership responsibilities and oversee QA teams.
• Ensure quality standards are met in production.
• Contribute to high-volume operational excellence.
• Maintain and improve processes and compliance at an 800-employee facility.

Skills

Food manufacturing background

FSQA leadership experience

Hands-on leadership style

Job description

I'm partnering with a well‑known, established bakery manufacturer to identify an FSQA Manager for one of their flagship facilities in eastern North Carolina.

This is an 800‑employee site producing a wide range of baked goods - all made from scratch, baked, frozen, and distributed at scale. The company is part of a portfolio of iconic bakery brands with national retail and foodservice presence, known for quality, consistency, and innovation.

With roots going back decades, the business helped pioneer frozen bakery distribution while maintaining strong product quality that still defines their operations today.

Why this role stands out

• Member of the plant leadership team, reporting directly to the Plant Manager
• Oversight of supervisors, leads, and QA tech teams
• High‑impact role at a large, complex, high‑volume bakery operation
• Stable, well‑run facility with strong processes already in place

What they’re looking for

• Food manufacturing background (bakery strongly preferred)
• Proven FSQA leadership experience
• Hands‑on, plant‑facing leadership style
• Open for a US Citizen or green card holder