Quality Assurance Manager (Food & Beverage)

Apex Systems; Williamsport, Northern (Lycoming County, KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

ESPP

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a QA Manager for a Food & Beverage facility in Pennsylvania. You will lead the plant quality team, maintain food safety programs, and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards.

The role requires 5+ years in QA, HACCP/GMPs, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration; responsibilities include audits, CAPA, documentation control, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver safe, high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in quality assurance, food safety, or related manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Experience with HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulations preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business software applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update quality assurance policies, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Administer product hold, disposition, and loss management programs.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate and lead third-party audits, food safety certification audits, and customer assessments.
• Act as the primary quality representative during external inspections and assessments.

Skills

HACCP principles

Quality management systems

GMPs

Statistical process control

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Bachelor's degree in Dairy Science

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Associate degree with relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seeking a QA Manager to join a Food & Beverage company in PA.The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance programs within a manufacturing environment. This role oversees quality systems, audit readiness, documentation control, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure products consistently meet customer expectations, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.The successful candidate will provide leadership to the plant quality team, support cross-functional departments, and play a key role in driving food safety and quality performance across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Systems Management

• Maintain and update quality assurance policies, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Administer product hold, disposition, and loss management programs.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure food safety and quality programs remain effective and compliant with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Monitor implementation of quality systems and verify adherence to established standards.

Regulatory Compliance & Food Safety

• Review and approve quality-related documentation, including validation protocols, change controls, deviations, and nonconformance reports.
• Support compliance with applicable food safety regulations and quality management systems.
• Develop, track, and verify corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Partner with operations and other departments to address quality concerns and regulatory requirements.

Audit Readiness & Program Leadership

• Coordinate and lead third-party audits, food safety certification audits, and customer assessments.
• Manage audit preparation activities and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Support internal audit programs and continuous improvement efforts across the facility.
• Act as the primary quality representative during external inspections and assessments.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the Quality Assurance team.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, training, and daily work assignments.
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, performance evaluations, and employee development activities.
• Address employee relations matters and help resolve operational or quality-related issues.
• Provide leadership coverage for senior quality management as needed.

Customer & Product Support

• Serve as a key contact for customer quality inquiries, concerns, and audit activities.
• Collaborate with product development and operations teams on new product launches and process improvements.
• Support validation and verification activities for new equipment, processes, and products.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Biology, Chemistry, or another related scientific discipline preferred.Associate degree combined with relevant industry experience may be considered.Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance, food safety, or a related manufacturing environment.Previous leadership or supervisory experience required.Experience working within food and beverage quality systems is strongly preferred.Working knowledge of HACCP principles, quality management systems, GMPs, and food safety regulations.Familiarity with statistical process control and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business software applications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong understanding of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance requirements.Ability to interpret technical documents, regulations, specifications, and industry standards.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.Ability to present information and communicate effectively with employees, customers, auditors, and leadership teams.Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Regularly required to communicate verbally and effectively hear workplace discussions.May occasionally stand, reach, climb, or balance while performing job duties.Frequently lifts or carries up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 55 pounds.Requires close vision, color differentiation, peripheral vision, and focus adjustment.Work environment may include exposure to wet or humid conditions, manufacturing equipment, and cleaning chemicals.Noise levels are generally moderate and consistent with a manufacturing environment.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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