Quality Manager

Overview The Quality Control Manager is responsible for establishing and overseeing quality control processes to ensure the safe and consistent production of bakery products, including bread and cake. This role includes managing inspections from raw material intake to production and finished product shipping, while addressing any quality or food safety issues. The role also encompasses supplier management, food regulatory compliance, labeling, and the inspection of materials and products. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Respond to food safety and quality issues related to the production of bakery products (bread and cake). Manage and oversee process controls to ensure that quality inspectors can record and analyze inspection results in the SAP system. Develop and maintain food safety programs such as SQF and HACCP to proactively prevent food safety incidents. Establish and maintain infrastructure for microbiological analysis and baking test labs for bakery items. Lead internal, customer, and government responses in the event of a food safety issue. QUALIFICATIONS BA/BS degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in quality control within the food or bakery industry. Strong communication and reporting skills, both verbal and written. Demonstrated passion for quality control and bakery product excellence. Bilingual in English and Korean strongly preferred. Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus. Familiarity with food safety regulations and global standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, FSMA). EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Health Insurance options: PPO Medical, Dental, Vision covered (Company 100% paid) insurance starts on the very 1st date. Life Insurance (Company 100% paid) Flexible Time (starting time can vary everyday) Short Term and Long-Term Disability Leave (short term 100% covered) Lifestyle Allowance (up to net $70 per Month) Employee Discounts (40% off Company products & services) 401(k) 5% Match (no vesting period!) from Day 1 Paid Time Off (generous and increases by tier): Max ceiling of 180 hours PTO (15 days) the 1st year and increases by tier. Wellness Day: 40 Hours (Use it or Lose it System) Paid Maternity Leave (paid 100% for 12 weeks) Paid Secondary Caregiver Leave (up to 2 weeks) #J-18808-Ljbffr