Senior QA Leader: Food Safety & Compliance

Magnolia Foods, Llc.; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Foods LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead food safety and quality programs in a high-speed manufacturing setting. You will ensure FDA/FSMA/GFSI compliance, drive continuous improvement, and coach QA teams to achieve audit readiness and customer satisfaction.

The role oversees HACCP/PCQI programs, regulatory inspections, and CAPA initiatives, while coordinating with Production, R&D, and Supply Chain to optimize product quality and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in food manufacturing quality assurance (bakery, tortilla, or snack industry preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of QA management experience, including team leadership
• Proven success with GFSI certification programs and regulatory audits
• Demonstrated experience handling recalls, quality deviations, and customer complaints

Responsibilities

• Lead QA teams and oversee audit readiness
• Champion initiatives to improve product quality and customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with Production, Sanitation, R&D, and Supply Chain to align on quality and food safety objectives
• Coordinate product traceability activities and lead mock recalls in accordance with company policy
• Review labeling and ensure compliance with FDA, FSMA, GMPs, and other regulations

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Excel

QA systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field

HACCP Certification

PCQI Certification

Internal Auditor Certification

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Magnolia Foods LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead food safety and quality programs in a high-speed manufacturing setting. You will ensure FDA/FSMA/GFSI compliance, drive continuous improvement, and coach QA teams to achieve audit readiness and customer satisfaction.

The role oversees HACCP/PCQI programs, regulatory inspections, and CAPA initiatives, while coordinating with Production, R&D, and Supply Chain to optimize product quality and process efficiency.