Quality Assurance Specialist

Amarumayu, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarumayu, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA system across production stages, ensuring products meet safety and regulatory standards. The role requires HACCP expertise and strong leadership in a high-compliance environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in QA within food/beverage or industrial manufacturing, with a Bachelor’s in a related field and a Food Safety diploma. This on-site position offers growth and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Specialist Diploma in Food Safety.
• 5–7 years in Quality Assurance/Control in food/beverage or industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and control QA across all production stages to meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Oversee release of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and disposition of non-conforming product.
• Oversee sanitation plans, master cleaning schedules, and IPM in plants and CEDIs.
• Manage regulatory labeling oversight and approve artwork against specifications.
• Direct SOPs, external testing, and calibration/maintenance of lab equipment across facilities.
• Manage customer/consumer quality complaints, track KPIs, and drive corrective actions.
• Lead food safety training programs and enforce safety regulations.

Skills

HACCP System

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Leadership

English (Intermediate)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Specialist Diploma in Food Safety

Master’s degree in Quality Management or Operations

Tools

MS Office

Job description

1. Position Summary

Plan, organize, direct, and control the quality assurance system across all production stages in accordance with corporate guidelines and current national regulations, ensuring all products meet required safety and legal standards.

Department: Supply Chain

Area: Quality

Direct Supervisor: Plant Manager

Direct Reports: Quality Coordinator & Quality Supervisor

Workplace: Office, Plant, Field, and Distribution Center (CEDI)

2. Key Responsibilities

• Food Safety & Compliance: Ensure full execution of the Food Safety & Quality Plan and HACCP prerequisites across all process lines.
• Materials & Product Release: Guarantee proper release of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and non-conforming product disposition.
• Sanitation & Pest Control: Oversee plant sanitation plans, master cleaning schedules, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in plants and CEDIs.
• Regulatory & Labeling Oversight: Manage sanitary registrations/permits with regulatory authorities and approve product label artwork against legal specifications.
• Laboratory & External Analysis: Direct SOPs, external product testing, and laboratory equipment calibration/maintenance across facilities.
• Complaints & Continuous Improvement: Manage customer/consumer quality complaints, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and implement corrective action plans.
• Training & Workplace Safety: Lead food safety training programs and enforce compliance with internal safety and ethics regulations.

3. Qualifications & Profile Requirements

Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; Specialist Diploma in Food Safety.
• Desired: Master’s degree in Quality Management, Operations, or related fields.

Experience:

• Functional Experience: 5 to 7 years in Quality Assurance/Control within food/beverage or industrial manufacturing.
• Management Experience: Minimum 3 years as Quality Manager (or equivalent supervisory level).

Technical Knowledge:

• Essential: HACCP System, MS Office (Intermediate), English (Intermediate/Bilingual preferred).
• Desired: ISO Standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 22000), GFSI/FDA/USDA compliance.

4. Key Competencies

• Organizational: Results Orientation, Global Vision & Strategic Thinking, Cost Excellence & Optimization.
• Leadership & Soft Skills: Global Leadership, Change Management & Innovation, Customer Service Excellence, Communication, and Empathy.