Quality Assurance Manager — Food Safety & Process Excellence

Snackwerks of Michigan, LLC; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SnackWerks is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for an on-site, full-time role in Albion, MI. The position oversees all aspects of food safety and quality systems, mentors QA staff, coordinates testing, and drives corrective actions.

Collaboration with production, maintenance, and R&D ensures compliance and continuous improvement across all runs. The ideal candidate will lead audits, maintain certifications, and communicate effectively with customers and partners to uphold quality standards in

Qualifications

• Expertise in food safety and quality management systems (e.g., HACCP, GMPs, SQF/BRC or similar).
• Experience with QA processes in food manufacturing, including testing and corrective actions.
• Strong analytical and data-driven skills to monitor quality metrics and trends.
• Regulatory compliance documentation, audit prep, and record management.
• Effective leadership, coaching, and development of QA staff.
• Clear written and verbal communication for cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in baked snacks or related CPG environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and customer specs.
• Lead QA staff and coordinate testing, inspection activities, and documentation.
• Monitor KPIs, drive corrective and preventive actions, and support continuous improvement.
• Interface with customers and third-party auditors; prepare reports and manage certifications.

Skills

Quality management systems

QA processes in food manufacturing

Data analysis

Documentation & regulatory compliance

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

SnackWerks is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for an on-site, full-time role in Albion, MI. The position oversees all aspects of food safety and quality systems, mentors QA staff, coordinates testing, and drives corrective actions.

Collaboration with production, maintenance, and R&D ensures compliance and continuous improvement across all runs. The ideal candidate will lead audits, maintain certifications, and communicate effectively with customers and partners to uphold quality standards in