Quality Manager

Leoforce; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with 4% match

Career growth and mentorship

Executive visibility with leadership

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead plant QA, ensuring USDA and GFSI compliance while mentoring the QA team. You will own the quality and regulatory process from micro testing to audits, driving continuous improvement and strong supplier and customer partnerships.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in food QA with leadership, HACCP/PCQI, and ERP system experience, in a fast-paced protein manufacturing environment. This on-site role offers full benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in food manufacturing quality or food safety with leadership experience.
• Direct USDA-regulated facility experience (meat, poultry, protein).
• Strong knowledge of BRC, SQF, or other GFSI standards.
• HACCP certified (PCQI a plus).
• Experience with SSOPs, micro testing, and USDA documentation.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced protein manufacturing setting with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the QA, sanitation, and FSQA teams.
• Oversee USDA interactions, inspections, NR tracking, and pre-op.
• Lead internal and third-party audit preparation (BRC, SQF, customer audits).
• Oversee HACCP and SSOP programs, including updates and training.
• Review micro results, holds, and release documentation.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, and GFSI standards.
• Partner with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and R&D on trials.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for non-conformances and complaints.
• Maintain QA documentation, SOPs, and recordkeeping.
• Support training programs to drive food safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

CAPA & root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Food Science or related field

Tools

SAP

DCL

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Manager

Salary: $95,000 - $135,000 per hour

Job Details

We're looking for a hands-on, systems-oriented Quality Manager who can lead plant-level QA functions and ensure we stay fully compliant with USDA, BRC, and customer expectations, while mentoring and developing the QA team.

This isn't a clipboard-on-the-catwalk kind of job. We're looking for someone who can own the entire quality and regulatory process, from micro testing to pre-op to internal audits, and everything in between.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading and mentoring the Quality team (QA, Sanitation, and FSQA staff)
• Managing all plant-level USDA interactions, including daily inspections, NRs, and pre-op
• Leading internal and third-party audit preparation (BRC, SQF, customer audits)
• Overseeing HACCP and SSOP programs, including updates, training, and implementation
• Reviewing micro results, product holds, and release documentation
• Ensuring compliance with USDA, FDA, and GFSI (BRC) regulations and standards
• Partnering cross-functionally with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and R&D during trial runs and continuous improvement initiatives
• Leading root cause analysis and CAPA for non-conformances and customer complaints
• Maintaining and improving QA documentation, SOPs, and recordkeeping
• Supporting training programs to drive food safety culture across the facility

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years in food manufacturing quality or food safety, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role
• Direct experience in USDA-regulated facilities (meat, poultry, protein)
• Strong knowledge of BRC, SQF, or GFSI standards
• HACCP certified (PCQI a plus)
• Experience with SSOPs, micro testing, and USDA documentation
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, protein manufacturing environment
• Systems experience with ERP platforms like SAP, DCL, or similar
• B.S. in Food Science, MicrOur Clientology, or related field preferred

A bit about us:

For over 70 years, we have been a powerhouse in protein manufacturing - known not just for our longevity but for leading the charge in innovation, quality, and operational precision. With multiple facilities in the industrial core of Vernon, they've built a reputation for delivering high-performance food manufacturing solutions at scale.

What makes them different? It's the way they blend decades of hard-earned expertise with forward-thinking tech. Each location is equipped with advanced automation and state-of-the-art systems - all designed to uphold one standard: best-in-class quality in every product, every time.

Why join us?

• Generous Bonus Incentives - We are big on giving back
• Executive Visibility: Work directly with the CEO and leadership team-your voice matters here.
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your health and your family's.
• 401(k) with 4% Match: Invest in your future with a strong company-backed retirement plan.
• Career Growth That's Real: We don't just promote-we mentor, train, and elevate from within.
• Collaborative Leadership Culture: This is a place where quality leaders are supported, not siloed. We build systems-and people-and together.