Quality Assurance Manager

Confidential Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking an experienced SQF Quality Assurance & Safety Manager to lead quality assurance and safety operations in a high-speed manufacturing environment. This leadership opportunity is designed for a proactive professional passionate about quality systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. You will influence quality and safety outcomes in a critical industry, optimizing production processes while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in food manufacturing or food-safe materials.
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA, and customer-driven quality standards.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SQF and HACCP initiatives and ensure compliance.
• Conduct training on GMP, HACCP, and safety protocols.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues related to raw materials and production.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Decision-Making

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Certified SQF Practitioner

Formal HACCP training

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

A leading manufacturer is seeking an experienced SQF Quality Assurance & Safety Manager to lead quality assurance and safety operations in a high-speed manufacturing environment. This is a leadership opportunity designed for a proactive professional passionate about quality systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing:

This is more than a traditional quality assurance role, this is a chance to shape the future of food packaging safety. In this role, you will:

• Take ownership of all quality and plant safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee SQF and HACCP initiatives, driving certification readiness and audit performance.
• Champion site-wide quality standards and safety procedures, leading efforts to exceed industry benchmarks.
• Lead internal and external audits, manage corrective actions, and drive root cause analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement best practices and optimize production processes.
• Conduct training on GMP, HACCP, and safety protocols for employees at all levels.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues related to raw materials, production, and customer feedback.
• Partner with leadership to define and achieve KPIs related to food-safe packaging and operational safety.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certified SQF Practitioner with formal HACCP training.
• 5+ years in food manufacturing or food-safe materials.
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA, and customer-driven quality standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and drive change.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication abilities.

Why This Opportunity?

• Influence quality and safety outcomes in a critical industry.
• Lead projects that impact production, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Join a team committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and industry leadership.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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