Quality Assurance Manager

HireVenture; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

HireVenture is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Cabot, VT to lead all food safety and quality programs in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

You will oversee QA personnel, laboratory operations, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance and high product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a scientific field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing or dairy environment.
• Strong knowledge of microbiology, food science, HACCP, and SQF principles.
• Minimum of 5 years of management or senior supervisory experience.
• Experience developing and managing quality assurance metrics and KPIs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience interpreting and implementing regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead food safety and quality programs for a manufacturing facility.
• Oversee quality assurance personnel, laboratory staff, and sanitation teams.
• Manage audits and certifications and lead corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver training on food safety and quality procedures.
• Promote a strong culture of food safety across the site.
• Collaborate with operations to improve processes and product quality.
• Coordinate recall readiness and product traceability exercises.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Regulatory interpretation

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Cabot, VT

Compensation: $96,000 - $106,000

Work Arrangement: On-Site

About HV Talent Group

At HV Talent Group, we help talented professionals like you connect with top employers nationwide. As a trusted recruiting partner to industry-leading companies, we focus on direct-hire placements that align with your career goals, values, and long-term growth.

We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance within a manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced production setting and is passionate about maintaining the highest standards in food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

The Quality Assurance Manager will provide leadership for all food safety and quality programs within a manufacturing facility while overseeing quality assurance operations in a 24/7 production environment.

This individual will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining food safety programs, leading quality initiatives, managing audits and certifications, and ensuring that all products consistently meet regulatory requirements and established quality standards.

Working closely with production, laboratory, sanitation, and operations teams, the Quality Assurance Manager will play a critical role in driving continuous improvement while promoting a strong culture of food safety throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all food safety and quality assurance programs within the manufacturing facility.
• Manage and provide leadership to quality assurance personnel, laboratory staff, and sanitation teams.
• Oversee laboratory testing for raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Maintain laboratory operations, including staffing, scheduling, equipment, testing procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety programs, including HACCP, SQF, GMP, food defense, and pest control programs.
• Develop and deliver employee training related to food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures.
• Lead customer, regulatory, and third-party audits while managing corrective action plans and certification requirements.
• Serve as the site's food safety leader and promote a strong food safety culture throughout the organization.
• Manage product disposition programs, including hold, release, rework, and rejection procedures.
• Develop, maintain, and update quality assurance policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Coordinate recall readiness activities, including mock recalls and product traceability exercises.
• Investigate customer complaints, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs and manage corrective and preventive action processes.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics and key performance indicators while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and provide technical support to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with operations and manufacturing teams to improve production processes and product quality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a scientific field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing or dairy environment.
• Strong knowledge of microbiology, food science, HACCP, and SQF principles.
• Minimum of 5 years of management or senior supervisory experience.
• Experience developing and managing quality assurance metrics and key performance indicators.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience interpreting and implementing regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Knowledge of sanitation operations and modern sanitation practices.

Preferred Experience:

• HACCP certification.
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification.
• SQF certification.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• Project management experience.
• Dairy manufacturing experience.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a Quality Assurance Manager who is passionate about food safety, quality systems, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with exceptional leadership skills and understands how to build a culture of quality across all levels of a manufacturing operation. You are highly analytical, solutions oriented, and capable of leading teams while ensuring compliance with complex regulatory requirements.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to lead quality and food safety initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Play a critical role in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a highly technical and quality-focused setting.
• Long-term career growth and leadership opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity: HireVenture is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.