Quality Manager - Food Manufacturing

Actalent; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Actalent in Grandview, MO, is seeking a Quality Manager for a food manufacturing environment. You will lead QA/QC programs, ensure FDA cGMP compliance, and drive continuous improvement across lab operations, manufacturing, and packaging.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on quality control, and the ability to develop and implement quality procedures, test methods, and specifications to meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in quality and/or regulatory leadership in a food manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with food safety/quality programs such as HACCP, GMPs, SPC, and ISO 9001.
• Expertise in Quality Assurance, Chemistry, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement, execute, and promote food safety through GMPs, SOPs, security, housekeeping, and HACCP.
• Ensure compliance with FDA cGMP (21CFR Part 110), EXCiPACT, and BRC standards.
• Direct quality program planning and coordination to meet customer specifications.
• Manage laboratory operations, supporting QA/QC Supervisor in planning and scheduling.
• Provide developmental and annual training to the quality team in quality techniques and tools.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all quality employees.
• Communicate facility quality performance to management, operations, and warehouse staff.
• Coordinate and conduct development, maintenance, and validation of test methods.
• Assist with the development, update, and maintenance of product specifications.
• Support engineering and technology teams in new product developments and process improvements.
• Maintain Lab QMS System (LX-400) databases.
• Research, propose, purchase, and set up new instrumentation within budgeted costs and timeframes.
• Propose, write, and review quality control SOPs.
• Perform statistical analysis of test results for internal trending.
• Provide backup support for QA and QC Coordinators and Chemical Analysts as needed.
• Collaborate on projects related to cost savings, quality improvement, and production efficiencies using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Work with plant leadership and other departments to ensure project outcomes meet quality standards.

Skills

Quality leadership

GMP & HACCP understanding

Statistical analysis / Six Sigma

QA/QC in food manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Engineering/Life Sciences

Job description

Quality Manager - Food Manufacturing

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Implement, execute, and promote food safety through Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Security Measures, Housekeeping, and Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP).
• Ensure compliance with FDA cGMP (21CFR Part 110), EXCiPACT, and BRC standards.
• Direct quality program planning and coordination to meet customer specifications.
• Manage laboratory operations, supporting the QA/QC Supervisor in planning and scheduling.
• Provide developmental and annual training to the quality team in quality techniques and tools.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all quality employees.
• Communicate facility quality performance to management, operations, and warehouse staff.
• Coordinate and conduct development, maintenance, and validation of test methods.
• Assist with the development, update, and maintenance of product specifications.
• Support engineering and technology teams in new product developments and process improvements.
• Maintain Lab QMS System (LX-400) databases.
• Research, propose, purchase, and set up new instrumentation within budgeted costs and timeframes.
• Propose, write, and review quality control Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform statistical analysis of test results for internal trending.
• Provide backup support for QA and QC Coordinators and Chemical Analysts as needed.
• Collaborate on projects related to cost savings, quality improvement, and production efficiencies using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Work with plant leadership and other departments to ensure project outcomes meet quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in quality and/or regulatory leadership in a food manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with food safety/quality programs such as HACCP, GMPs, SPC, and ISO 9001.
• Expertise in Quality Assurance, Chemistry, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience managing a team, including Quality Supervisors, QA coordinators, and QC techs.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to focus on testing methods that provide the most value.
• Desire to build and support the quality department.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Grandview, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $110000.00/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.

3 weeks of PTO and bonus opportunity.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grandview,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance our 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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