Quality Manager

Kosmos Corp; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Growing San Diego Food Company is seeking an FSQA Manager to lead the QA department, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. You will manage food safety, quality assurance, and quality control across the plant, integrating programs to meet customer and audit requirements.

The role requires strong leadership to sustain SQF programs, oversee HACCP plans, and drive continuous improvement in product quality and safety.

Qualifications

• BS in Food Science, Microbiology, food process engineering, or similar discipline.
• Solid track record of successful implementation and compliance of food manufacturing policies (GMP, SSOP, HACCP, SQF).
• Strong Microsoft Office and other systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage and sustain all SQF-required programs.
• Lead efforts to achieve >90% SQF scores.
• Review, update and create HACCP plans.
• Monitor compliance with SSOP, GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards for audits.
• Establish specifications, standards, protocols and procedures for quality control and new product development.
• Develop and execute training programs supporting quality and food safety.
• Support sales with compliance in label submittal for new products.
• Create, update, and manage product specifications and files.
• Maintain plant certifications (Kosher, Halal, Organic, GMO, GF, USDA, FDA) and customer audits.
• Manage 3rd shift sanitation crew for compliance.
• Coach and develop subordinates; provide training and growth opportunities.
• Apply timely discipline and hire/terminate as needed.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS in Food Science, Microbiology or related field

SQF Practitioner certification

HACCP certification

10-15 years QA Manager experience

Job description

Growing San Diego Food Company is looking for a FSQA Manager who will have a solid vision and strong will to manage the QA department, its programs, and activities that will ensure compliance with company policies. Will manage food safety standards, USDA, and FDA regulations and will integrate food safety, quality assurance, and quality control into all functions and people across the plant.

Essential Job Duties:

• Manage and sustain all SQF-required programs.
• Lead efforts to achieve >90% SQF scores.
• Review, update and create HACCP plans to keep up with business needs.
• Organize, maintain library, and file all QA documents/programs to easily present or compile information as needed.
• Monitor product manufacturing in a way that result in company compliance with regulatory SSOP, GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards for third party audits and customer requirements.
• Establish manufacturing specifications, standards, protocols and procedures for quality control and new product development.
• Develop and execute training programs that support the Company's objectives with regards to quality and food safety plantwide.
• Support sales with compliance in label submittal for new products.
• Create, update, manage product specifications, and maintain files organized.
• Keep up with plant certifications, Kosher, Halal, Organic, GMO, GF, USDA, FDA, and specific customer audits.
• Manage 3rd shift sanitation crew to ensure compliance with equipment and building sanitation.
• Coach and develop subordinates, provide training, certifications, and other growth opportunities.
• Apply timely discipline, hire and terminate employees as needed.
• Make sure all swab testing, pH, sodium, etc. are consistent with plant process needs.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, food process engineering, or similar discipline.
• Solid track record of successful implementation, and compliance of food manufacturing policies and procedures, (GMP's, SSOP's, HACCP, SQF, all prerequisites).
• Strong Microsoft Office and other systems knowledge.
• 10-15 years as QA Manager in the food industry with minimum 5 years in a USDA environment.
• Must be SQF Practitioner, and have HACCP certification.

Other Capabilities / Physical Requirements:

• Self-starter and takes initiative.
• Professional, dependable, flexible and takes ownership.
• Demonstrate integrity with honest ethical actions.
• Ability to work in a cold environment / meat processing.
• Multitask, well organized, and results-oriented.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, food process engineering, or similar discipline.
• Solid track record of successful implementation, and compliance of food manufacturing policies and procedures, (GMP's, SSOP's, HACCP, SQF, all prerequisites).
• Strong Microsoft Office and other systems knowledge.
• 7-20 years as QA Manager in the food industry.
• Must be SQF Practitioner, and have HACCP certification.

Other Capabilities / Physical Requirements:

• Self-starter and takes initiative.
• Professional, dependable, flexible and takes ownership.
• Demonstrate integrity with honest ethical actions.
• Ability to work in a cold environment / meat processing.
• Multitask, well organized, and results-oriented.