Quality Manager

Actalent; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match up to 4%

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Annual bonus

Job summary

Actalent in Buena Park, CA is seeking an experienced FSQA Supervisor for a ~2-3 month contract to support quality operations during SQF audit period. The role is hands-on on the production floor, serving as the primary quality resource between QA technicians, the Quality Manager, and Corporate QA.

The position requires PCQI and HACCP certifications, 2 years of leadership in QA or Food Safety, and strong GMP auditing and documentation review skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• PCQI and HACCP certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in QA or Food Safety.
• SQF audits experience preferred.
• Experience with fresh, refrigerated or ready-to-eat foods preferred.
• Pharma QA experience may be considered with strong quality systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day food safety and quality support on the production floor.
• Serve as escalation point for QA Technicians before issues reach Quality Manager.
• Review and sign off on quality documents including PCQI records.
• Conduct GMP audits and identify compliance gaps.
• Support SQF audit prep and on-the-floor audit support.
• Investigate and resolve GMP deviations, holds, foreign material incidents, labeling issues.
• Lead and mentor QA Technicians; collaborate with Operations and Quality teams.
• Assist with corrective actions and follow-up after audits.

Skills

Food Safety

Quality Assurance

Documentation review

GMP audits

Quality systems knowledge

Leadership / QA mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field

PCQI Certification

HACCP Certification

Job description

Job Title: FSQA Supervisor (Contract)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced FSQA Supervisor to support food safety and quality operations at a food manufacturing facility in Buena Park, CA. This is a hands-on contract opportunity focused on providing production floor support during a critical SQF audit period.

Despite the title, this position is not a traditional supervisory role with direct reports. Instead, the FSQA Supervisor will serve as the primary quality resource on the floor, acting as a bridge between QA Technicians, the Quality Manager, and Corporate QA. This individual will help maintain compliance, support daily quality operations, conduct GMP audits, review documentation, and assist with post-audit corrective actions.

This position is expected to last approximately 2-3 months, although the duration may be extended based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day food safety and quality assurance support within the production environment.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for QA Technicians before issues are elevated to the Quality Manager.
• Review, verify, and sign off on quality documentation, including PCQI-related records and food safety documentation.
• Conduct GMP audits and identify compliance gaps, deficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives throughout the facility.
• Assist with investigations and resolution of:
  • GMP deviations
  • Product holds
  • Foreign material incidents
  • Labeling discrepancies
  • Documentation concerns
  • Food safety deviations
• Partner with Operations and Quality teams to ensure compliance with company policies and food safety programs.
• Support SQF audit preparation activities and provide on-the-floor support during the audit.
• Assist with corrective actions, audit findings, and follow-up activities after the audit has been completed.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to QA Technicians while maintaining strong floor presence and visibility.

Essential Skills

• Strong background in Food Safety and Quality Assurance within a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience reviewing and approving quality documentation.
• Demonstrated GMP audit experience.
• Knowledge of food safety systems, compliance programs, and quality management processes.
• Ability to identify risks, investigate quality concerns, and implement corrective actions.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or guiding QA teams in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PCQI Certification required.
• HACCP Certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership, lead, or supervisory experience within Quality Assurance or Food Safety.
• Experience supporting SQF audits preferred.
• Experience with fresh, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, or specialty food manufacturing highly preferred.
• Experience with products such as salsa, dips, refrigerated foods, fresh foods, or similar product categories is a plus.
• Candidates with pharmaceutical manufacturing quality experience may be considered if they possess strong quality systems knowledge and PCQI certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field preferred; relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Work Environment

This position operates within a food manufacturing facility in Buena Park, CA. The role requires a strong presence on the production floor and frequent interaction with QA Technicians, Operations, Quality Management, and Corporate QA teams. The environment includes cold and wet production areas with temperatures ranging between approximately 40-45°F.

The schedule is Monday through Friday with a 7:00 AM start time, averaging 40 hours per week. Candidates must be comfortable working onsite and available to begin as soon as possible.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Buena Park, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Standard Benefits: 401K match up to 4%, Health, Dental, Vision, and various optional insurance coverage plans and annual bonus incentive based on organizational and individual performances.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Buena Park, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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