Quality Control Manager

Summary We are looking for an experienced Quality Control Manager to oversee laboratory and QC activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position will provide leadership to the Quality Control team and ensure that incoming materials, in-process materials, and finished products consistently meet company, regulatory, safety, and customer expectations. Core Responsibilities · Direct the day-to-day activities of the Quality Control laboratory, including analytical, microbiological, and sensory/organoleptic testing. · Oversee testing and approval processes to ensure raw materials and finished goods are evaluated and released within established timelines and specifications. · Establish and evaluate QC performance metrics, using data related to laboratory workload, testing volume, turnaround times, and overall department effectiveness. · Provide leadership, coaching, training, and development for laboratory staff while identifying opportunities for cross-training and professional growth. · Ensure laboratory practices and documentation comply with applicable cGMP, GLP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA, OSHA, customer, and internal standards. · Coordinate activities associated with customer and regulatory audits, as well as internal quality system audits. · Manage quality investigations involving product or material discrepancies, OOS results, customer complaints, and other quality concerns. Lead root cause investigations and implementation of CAPAs and corrective actions. · Maintain and improve laboratory systems, including SOPs, analytical methods, validation activities, change controls, deviations, equipment calibration and qualification, and service agreements. · Work collaboratively with R&D, Production, QA, Procurement, and senior leadership to identify quality issues, determine appropriate solutions, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. · Maintain a strong focus on laboratory safety, housekeeping, and compliance with established manufacturing and safety procedures. Salary Range $110,000-$130,000 Qualifications & Experience · Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or a related scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. · 5+ years of experience in Quality Control, analytical chemistry, or laboratory operations within a food, flavor, beverage, pharmaceutical, or comparable manufacturing environment. · 2-5 years of experience supervising, managing, or leading laboratory personnel. · Demonstrated knowledge of FDA, USDA, HACCP, SQF, cGMP, GLP, and applicable food safety and quality regulations. · Practical experience with sensory evaluation, organoleptic assessment, and analytical testing relevant to food or flavor manufacturing. · Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate laboratory employees. · Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities. · Ability to prioritize multiple projects and department needs while using quality data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement. · Experience with USDA-regulated processing, an advanced scientific degree, and/or SQF Practitioner experience is preferred. **If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. JO: 9.28.26MR #LI-MR1