Quality Assurance Manager - Food Manufacturing & Compliance

Richard's Cajun Foods, Incorporated; Church Point (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard’s Cajun Foods in Church Point, LA is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality control across our manufacturing processes. The role ensures food safety and compliance with USDA, SQF and GMP standards, safeguarding product integrity and customer satisfaction.

The candidate will drive audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement, while training teams and reporting to senior management on quality metrics and regulatory updates.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control and quality assurance in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 9001, USDA regulations, HACCP, CGMP.
• Excellent analytical and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems aligned with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, FDA regulations, HACCP, and CGMP standards.
• Lead and coordinate quality audits to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Oversee inspections to identify defects and deviations from specs.
• Manage documentation control, process validation, and CAPA actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality into production.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop preventive measures.
• Train staff on quality protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare detailed quality metric and audit reports for senior management.
• Stay current with industry regs and implement necessary updates.

Job description

Richard’s Cajun Foods in Church Point, LA is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality control across our manufacturing processes. The role ensures food safety and compliance with USDA, SQF and GMP standards, safeguarding product integrity and customer satisfaction.

The candidate will drive audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement, while training teams and reporting to senior management on quality metrics and regulatory updates.