Quality Manager

Flowers Baking Co. of Jacksonville, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Professional growth and leadership培训

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL seeks a seasoned QA/QC leader to oversee plant quality programs, ensure compliance with GMPs and GFSI standards, and drive continuous improvement across all product lines.

The role demands 5+ years in food QA with 2+ in supervision, a BS in Food Science or related field, and proven ability to manage audits, corrective actions, environmental monitoring, and cross‑functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plant QA/QC experience in the food industry, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, QA audits, and food safety standards.
• Ability to lead root-cause analyses and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC programs to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain GMP logs, internal audit GAPs and corrective actions.
• Manage audits and inspections by third-party inspectors with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee foreign material control and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor physical, chemical, and biological findings and CAPA.
• Ensure proper product disposition (Hold/Release) per policy.
• Coordinate sanitation and pest control records; maintain master sanitation schedule.
• Maintain environmental monitoring per company standards.

Skills

Quality assurance

Supervisory experience

GMP

Education

B.S. in Food Science or related discipline

Job description

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflectsHonesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery - it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork across departments.
• Maintain log of all documented GMP and internal audit GAP's and corrective actions taken.
• Manage audits and inspections by third party inspectors. Collaborate with appropriate teams regarding quality program management.
• Manage preventive control and foreign material compliance. Build effective root cause analyzes and corrective actions.
• Manage physical, chemical, and biological findings with proper corrective actions in place.
• Maintain a foreign material log per company requirements.
• Maintain overall responsibility for KPIs related to food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage raw goods and finished goods inspection processes in compliance with company standards
• Maintain Quality Manual as outlined in GFSI standards.
• Responsible for outside service/vendor compliance with all policies and standards.
• Achieve and maintain annual Food Safety certification.
• Verify and validate the GFSI systems and all changes.
• Responsible for daily product review and record keeping on all shifts.
• Ensure disposition of "Hold" & "Release" product is authorized in accordance with Corporate Quality Policies and Procedures.
• Track and respond to all product complaints, keeping bakery management informed of complaints and resolutions.
• Update corporate of all new and current formulas to ensure compliance of nutritional panels.
• Maintain environmental monitoring program per company standards,
• Coordinate the correct disposition of product samples using outside test results.
• Conduct weekly review of master sanitation schedule adherence and pest control records, identifying issues and participating with plant personnel on sanitation planning.
• Ensure ATP testing is complete by plant personnel.
• Conduct & attend relevant training on food safety, quality standards and procedures.
• Maintain thorough records of Food Quality Reports, Tests, and Inspections.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of plant quality assurance / control experience in the food industry -including 2+ years in a supervisory role.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

• B.S. Food Science, Food Technology, Cereal Chemistry, Chemistry, or related discipline

Salary Range- 95,000 - 105,000

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.