Safety and QA Special Project Manager

McLane Company, Inc; Carneys Point Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Paid time off starting Day 1

401(k) Profit Sharing

Pet insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Safety & QA Special Project Manager in New Jersey to uphold QA standards and food protection across operations. The role requires expert QA knowledge, audit coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure regulatory compliance and safe processes.

The position offers a strong benefits package and a competitive salary range, with opportunities to lead special projects and drive continuous improvement across the facility and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• At least 5 years of warehousing, distribution, QA, and safety experience.
• Experience managing, training, and directing large work groups.
• Experience with planning and analytical reporting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• English reading/writing at work-level for safety and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Act as a content expert for quality assurance and customer QA requirements.
• Maintain procedures and training manuals to ensure QA compliance.
• Perform internal mock audits and lead QA audits.
• Coordinate federal, state and local inspections and document site visits.
• Conduct internal QA record/log inspections and ensure data accuracy.
• Ensure operations meet government regulations (DOT, OSHA, local/state).
• Handle additional duties and special projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Schedule is Monday–Friday 8:30 am–5:00 pm with possible nights/weekends.

Skills

Teamwork

Organized

Problem solver

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America's most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

The Safety & QA Special Project Manager uses their knowledge of requirements, regulations, and developments related to quality assurance (QA) and food protection to create and maintain a product protection culture that ensures all operational processes meet QA requirements at all times. They communicate all aspects of safety to the team and ensure that all operational activities are performed in a safe manner.

Benefits you can count on:

• Pay rate: $70,000 to $80,000 per year.
• This role is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan with a target incentive of 10% of your base annual salary.
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you'll do as a Safety & QA Special Project Manager:

• Act as a content expert for quality assurance. Must understand all customer QA requirements and relevant government entities.
• Maintain procedures and training manuals required to ensure compliance with QA requirements.
• Perform internal mock audits and serve as primary point of contact for all QA audits.
• Facilitate all federal, state and local inspections of the facility including documentation of the site visit.
• Conduct internal inspections to ensure that all QA records and logs are properly maintained.
• Ensure that all operations are in compliance with government regulations and requirements such as DOT, OSHA, and those of local and state agencies.
• This position has additional duties. Special projects may be assigned at the position supervisor's discretion.
• Schedule is Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays to meet business needs.

Qualifications you'll bring as a Safety & QA Special Project Manager:

• Have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Have at least 5 years of warehousing, distribution, QA, and safety experience.
• Have experience managing, training, and directing large work groups.
• Have experience with planning and analytical reporting.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

Primary Location: United States-New Jersey-Carney's Point

Work Locations: DC New Jersey 742 Courses Landing Road Carney's Point 08069

Business Unit: GR710

Job: Warehouse

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1st - Day

Employee Status: Regular