Quality Assurance Manager

VSV WINS INC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

VSV WINS INC is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in San Antonio, TX, to support the Senior QA Manager in ensuring production and distribution meet quality, food safety, and regulatory standards. This role drives continuous improvement across Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of QA/food safety leadership, experience managing QA/QC staff, and deep knowledge of SQF, HACCP, and related audits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing Quality and Food Safety Operations.
• 2+ years of experience managing QA/QC staff.
• Strong knowledge of food quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and quality management systems.
• Experience with SQF, HACCP, BRC, USDA, FDA, and customer/third-party audits.
• HACCP training required.
• SQF Practitioner Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve SOPs related to food quality and safety.
• Perform daily Quality Control activities and monitor production for regulatory compliance.
• Lead and maintain SQF food safety and quality programs.
• Ensure QA programs comply with SQF standards and remain effective through verification and validation.
• Support USDA, FDA, Health Department, customer, and third-party audits.

Skills

QA leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science

HACCP training

SQF Practitioner Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: San Antonio, TX

Salary: $80K

Shift: 7:00 AM 3:30 PM

Vendor fee: 9%

Estimated Pay: $7200

Net Payment- 45 days

Guarantee Period: 90 days

About the Organization

The organization is an established food manufacturing and consumer products company that provides high-quality prepared food solutions to its customers. It operates in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where teams across Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Accounting, and Operations work closely together to support business growth, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance Manager will support the Senior QA Manager in ensuring that production and distribution activities meet or exceed all quality, food safety, regulatory, and company standards. This role will also support continuous improvement across Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience managing Quality and Food Safety Operations, preferably within a sous-vide or food manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience managing QA/QC staff.
• Strong knowledge of food quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and quality management systems.
• Experience with SQF, HACCP, BRC, USDA, FDA, and customer/third-party audits.
• HACCP training required.
• SQF Practitioner Certificate preferred.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and improve SOPs related to food quality and food safety.
• Perform daily Quality Control activities and monitor production processes for regulatory compliance.
• Lead and maintain SQF food safety and quality programs.
• Ensure QA programs comply with SQF standards and remain effective through verification and validation.
• Support USDA, FDA, Health Department, customer, and third-party audits.
• Maintain and implement HACCP-based food safety plans.
• Perform release inspections of incoming materials, in-process products, and finished products.
• Support calibration and preventive maintenance programs.
• Investigate nonconformances, determine root causes, and implement corrective action plans.
• Investigate customer complaints and internal quality issues and follow up on corrective actions.
• Review production and quality records to ensure required corrective actions are completed.
• Organize QA team resources and ensure adequate coverage of all quality activities.
• Ensure plant operations comply with federal regulations, customer requirements, and BRC standards.
• Educate departments on food safety and quality requirements and conduct process audits to identify gaps.
• Prepare for and conduct customer and regulatory audits.
• Maintain written quality programs, policies, and HACCP documentation.
• Oversee prerequisite programs, including supplier approval, pest control, sanitation, environmental/product testing, allergens, and maintenance.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate Quality Control staff and provide coaching and guidance.
• Provide technical support to customers and Sales when required.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Please focus on candidates with strong food manufacturing QA leadership experience, HACCP/SQF knowledge, and proven experience managing QA/QC teams.