Quality Assurance Manager- Food Manufacturing Industry

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Quality Assurance Manager- Food Manufacturing Industry Full Time Mira Loma, CA, US 6 days ago Requisition ID: 1467 Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually Quality Assurance Manager Who We Are Magnolia Foods LLC is a leading manufacturer of corn and flour tortillas, wraps, sopes, chips, buñuelos, sheet cakes, and other baked goods. The company partners with reputable national suppliers to ensure high-quality raw materials. In less than twelve years, Magnolia Foods has become one of the top producers in the industry, servicing major national retail accounts and earning recognition for specialty products such as sopes, huaraches, and buñuelos. Job Summary The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of food safety and quality programs in a high-speed food manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with FDA, FSMA, GFSI (SQF), and customer-specific requirements while driving operational excellence and a strong food safety culture. The QA Manager leads QA teams, oversees audit readiness, and champions initiatives that improve product quality, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction. $90,000 – $110,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and demonstrated expertise Key Responsibilities Quality Systems & Regulatory Compliance Lead the implementation and maintenance of HACCP, PCQI, Preventive Controls, and allergen management programs Serve as the facility’s SQF Practitioner and lead all GFSI (SQF) initiatives Ensure audit readiness for third-party, customer, and regulatory inspections Maintain compliance with FDA, FSMA, GMPs, OSHA, and EPA requirements Conduct root cause investigations for customer complaints, deviations, and recalls; lead CAPA programs Review and approve product labeling, including nutrition facts, ingredient declarations, and allergen statements Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Supervise, mentor, and develop QA team members through training, coaching, and performance evaluations Collaborate with Production, Sanitation, R&D, and Supply Chain to align on quality and food safety objectives Facilitate food safety and quality training programs across all levels of the organization Product Quality & Process Improvement Validate new product formulations, ingredient changes, and equipment modifications through trials and testing Lead shelf-life studies, microbiological testing, and sensory evaluation programs Analyze quality data (SPC, trends, complaints) to drive continuous improvement initiatives Optimize raw material usage and ensure compliance with customer and internal specifications Documentation & Audit Management Oversee preparation and maintenance of QA records, manuals, SOPs, and specifications Perform as Lead Auditor for internal audits and follow up on non-conformances Coordinate product traceability activities and lead mock recalls in accordance with company policy Qualifications Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field Certifications (Preferred) HACCP Certification PCQI Certification #J-18808-Ljbffr