QA/QC Manager

• Join a respected industry leader with a strong growth trajectory.
• Lead critical quality initiatives with high visibility and impact.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and growing food manufacturing organization known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Serving leading brands across the food and beverage industry, the company fosters a collaborative, high-performance culture where continuous improvement, food safety, and employee development are top priorities.

Job Description

• Lead and manage all Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions within the facility.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems, policies, procedures, and food safety programs.
• Manage and develop the QA/QC team, including coaching, performance management, and training.
• Monitor quality metrics and KPIs, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate and resolve customer, supplier, and internal quality concerns.
• Oversee complaint management processes and ensure timely resolution.
• Conduct and support internal and external audits, inspections, and certification activities.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, FSMA, HACCP, GFSI, GMP, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, R&D, Customer Service, and other cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements.
• Support supplier quality programs, raw material evaluations, and product specification management.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants. Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.


The Successful Applicant

A successful QA/QC Manager - Food & Ingredients should have:Required

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 10+ years of food safety and quality management experience.
• 15+ years of experience within food, beverage, ingredient, or related manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, and food safety regulations.
• Experience leading quality audits, corrective actions, and compliance programs.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams.

Preferred

• Master's degree in a related scientific discipline.
• HACCP Certification.
• GFSI audit experience and certification.
• Lead Auditor certification.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment supporting complex customer requirements.

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $110,000 to $135,000 USD.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your personal and professional well-being.
• Chance to lead quality initiatives and make a significant impact in the food and ingredients industry.

Contact

Juliette Muratore

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