Senior QA Manager - Food Safety & Compliance

Central Business Solutions, Inc; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quality Assurance Manager will lead QA/QC operations to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Based in Sterling, VA, this full-time role reports to the FSQA Director and oversees QA personnel while driving continuous improvement and audits.

Responsibilities include SOP development, batch release oversight, calibration support, CAPA, supplier and internal audits (USDA, FDA, GFSI/BRC), and maintaining HACCP documentation and records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field.
• Minimum 2 years managing QA/QC teams.
• Experience working within GFSI-certified facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC, USDA, FDA regulations.
• Experience preparing for and leading regulatory and customer audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve SOPs for food quality and safety.
• Oversee daily QC activities to ensure quality standards.
• Monitor production for adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead regulatory, third-party, and customer audits (USDA, FDA, etc.).
• Inspect incoming materials, in-process products, and finished goods for quality.
• Support calibration and preventive maintenance programs for quality equipment.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement CAPA.
• Review production and quality documentation for regulatory compliance.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

GFSI knowledge

HACCP

Regulatory compliance

Audits

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Quality Assurance Manager will lead QA/QC operations to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Based in Sterling, VA, this full-time role reports to the FSQA Director and oversees QA personnel while driving continuous improvement and audits.

Responsibilities include SOP development, batch release oversight, calibration support, CAPA, supplier and internal audits (USDA, FDA, GFSI/BRC), and maintaining HACCP documentation and records.