Quality Assurance & Thermal Process Authority Lead

Furmano Foods, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Furmano Foods, Inc. in Pennsylvania seeks a QA leadership role focused on thermal processing, food safety, and regulatory compliance. You will oversee QA management, FDA/GFSI programs, and continuous improvement while developing expertise to succeed the current Thermal Process Authority.

Responsibilities include process monitoring, investigations, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure product safety and quality. This is an on-site role located in Northumberland, PA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, or related technical discipline.
• Three to five years of progressive experience in food manufacturing, Quality Assurance, food safety, or related technical function.
• Experience with thermal processing, retort operations, or validated food manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations and manufacturing quality practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA and laboratory oversight with emphasis on FDA and GFSI compliance.
• Develop and mentor staff; implement training and competency assessments.
• Advance thermal processing programs and process authority development.
• Drive continuous improvement, investigation of deviations, and CAPAs.
• Collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to strengthen controls.

Skills

QA leadership

FDA regulations

GFSI compliance

Thermal processing

Process validation

Root cause analysis

Data interpretation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Engineering/Coods

Job description

Furmano Foods, Inc. in Pennsylvania seeks a QA leadership role focused on thermal processing, food safety, and regulatory compliance. You will oversee QA management, FDA/GFSI programs, and continuous improvement while developing expertise to succeed the current Thermal Process Authority.

Responsibilities include process monitoring, investigations, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure product safety and quality. This is an on-site role located in Northumberland, PA.