Regional Quality Assurance Manager

DSJ Global; Minnesota; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Minnesota seeks a Regional Quality Assurance Manager to oversee quality programs across multiple sites. This role is responsible for ensuring products meet safety and regulatory standards, while leading the quality team and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a scientific field and over 10 years of experience in regulated manufacturing. Knowledge of FDA regulations and quality standards is essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in food, supplement, or related regulated manufacturing.
• Strong leadership experience required.
• Familiar with SQF and industry quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional quality staff and foster development.
• Manage quality systems and food safety programs.
• Oversee internal audits and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Knowledge of FDA regulations

HACCP principles

Sanitation principles

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Job description

Position Summary

The Regional Quality Assurance Manager oversees quality programs across multiple manufacturing sites to ensure products meet safety, regulatory, and customer standards. This role leads the regional quality team, drives cross-functional collaboration, and supports a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop regional quality staff.
• Build strong partnerships across operations, R&D, and commercial teams.
• Manage quality systems, food safety programs, and internal audits.
• Identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurring issues.
• Support new product introductions by assessing risks and quality requirements.
• Monitor key quality metrics and drive performance improvements.
• Prepare sites for customer visits and external audits.
• Ensure timely communication and escalation of quality or food-safety concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field.
• 10+ years in food, supplement, or related regulated manufacturing, including leadership experience.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, HACCP, SQF, and industry quality standards.
• Skilled in SPC, sanitation principles, and project management.