Quality Systems Leader, Food & Compliance

Refresco Group; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Accounts

401(k) with Company Match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US Inc. seeks a Manager Quality Systems to lead the local Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with FDA and GFSI standards. The role directs QA staff, maintains documentation, and drives continuous improvement across quality programs, audits, and data collection systems.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in quality management, 5+ years in QA/QC in manufacturing, and strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Travel up to 50% is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quality management or related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control in fast-paced manufacturing, preferably food/beverage.
• Experience implementing and maintaining Quality System Software (e.g., SQF, HACCP, FDA requirements).
• Strong knowledge of GFSI standards (SQF or FSSC 22000) with audit management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct work of other employees with hiring, performance management and termination responsibilities.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the facility’s quality systems and documentation control.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, state/city regulations, GMPs, HACCP, allergens, and kosher requirements.
• Manage internal and external audits; act as plant owner for quality projects and audit systems.
• Provide training and guidance on quality standards to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with internal customers to implement new or revised products in quality data collection systems.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Decision-making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in quality management

Quality-related discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

SAP

PowerPoint

Job description

Refresco Beverages US Inc. seeks a Manager Quality Systems to lead the local Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with FDA and GFSI standards. The role directs QA staff, maintains documentation, and drives continuous improvement across quality programs, audits, and data collection systems.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in quality management, 5+ years in QA/QC in manufacturing, and strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Travel up to 50% is possible.