Quality Manager

Kosmos; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food company in Turlock, California, is seeking a QA Manager to oversee quality and food safety efforts. The role involves managing audits, leading quality initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Food Safety experience as a Quality Assurance Senior or Manager.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and direct quality and food safety efforts.
• Manage QC technicians and microbiological testing laboratories.
• Prepare and host annual GFSI audits and customer audits.

Skills

Food Safety

Quality Assurance

HACCP

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Growing Food Company in Turlock, California, is seeking a QA Manager

This is a direct hire position with a full benefits package.

Major Responsibilities:

• Establish, implement, and direct quality and food safety efforts to ensure products from raw materials to finished goods meet safety and quality standards.
• Lead and support plant operations in achieving food safety and quality goals.
• Manage QC technicians and microbiological testing laboratories.
• Update and maintain the quality manual; prepare and host annual GFSI audits, customer, and third-party supplier audits.
• Prepare and host senior management meetings.
• Develop standard methods for laboratory analyses and records.
• Create and manage HACCP and Food Safety Plan programs.
• Document quality information and prepare reports.
• Produce certificates of analysis, traceability, and recall programs.
• Verify daily quality and production reports.
• Oversee CAPA programs, GMP/Glass audits, and internal audits.
• Determine KPIs on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in projects for continuous improvement and new product development.
• Handle all customer complaints, investigations, and follow-ups in a timely manner.

Education and Requirements:

• At least 2 years of Food Safety experience as a Quality Assurance Senior or Manager.
• Bachelor’s degree required.