Assistant Quality Assurance Manager

Job#: 3037860Job Description: Assistant Quality Assurance ManagerLocation: West Seneca, New York (Onsite) Role OverviewThis role partners with plant leadership to drive food safety, regulatory compliance, and quality performance. The Assistant Quality Manager supports site programs, leads laboratory operations, and ensures alignment with corporate standards and external requirements. Key Responsibilities * Support development, execution, and continuous improvement of site Food Safety and Quality programs. * Ensure compliance with FSMA, SQF standards, GMPs, sanitation programs, and customer requirements. * Participate in the site Food Safety Team and act as the on-site liaison for corporate quality initiatives. * Monitor operations for compliance; escalate and resolve non-conformances with corrective actions. * Maintain document control systems, ensuring accuracy and version control across all quality records. * Lead internal audit programs and manage CAPA processes. * Serve as primary contact during regulatory, customer, and third-party audits. * Oversee daily lab operations, including testing, scheduling, equipment calibration, and supply management. * Provide training, direction, and performance oversight for lab personnel. * Supervise Quality Control staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and scheduling. * Provide back-up leadership in the absence of the Quality Manager. * Travel up to 20% to support multi-site quality programs and audits.Required QualificationsExperience: * 35+ years of experience in food or beverage quality assurance. * Experience with Grade A dairy or Cultured dairy is required. * Prior supervisory or team leadership experience. * Strong knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMPs, and quality systems. * Proficient with reporting tools and data entry systems. Education: * Bachelors degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or a related field. An Associates degree with relevant experience will be considered. Certifications (or ability to obtain): * PCQI (Preventive Controls) * HACCP (Juice or equivalent) * SQF Practitioner * Internal Auditor / Food DefensePreferred Qualifications * Familiarity with ISO principles and statistical process control is preferred. Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a manufacturing setting with exposure to wet conditions, chemicals, and industrial equipment. The role involves regular standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 55 lbs. Noise levels may exceed typical office environments. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program w