QA Manager

Overview At Albertsons Companies, the Quality Assurance Manager (QA Manager) leads Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory Compliance for our Richmond, CA facility, ensuring brand integrity and enabling business growth in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Main Responsibilities Lead Food Safety & Quality Systems: Own and continuously improve the site FSQMS (HACCP, FSMA/Preventive Controls, GMPs, SQF/BRC, EMP, allergen control) to ensure audit readiness and full compliance. Regulatory & Audit Leadership: Serve as primary contact for State, FDA, third‑party, and customer audits; lead inspections, responses, and corrective action closure. Product Safety Authority: Make final decisions on product release, holds, deviations, and disposition; oversee lab, environmental, and microbiological programs. Quality Team Leadership: Develop and lead the QA team through effective mentorship, clear accountability, strategic hiring, structured onboarding, and ongoing capability development. Data‑Driven Improvement: Establish KPIs and leverage data to drive risk reduction, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Supplier & Customer Quality: Lead supplier quality programs and own customer complaint management, including investigation and trend analysis. Commercialization & Change Management: Partner with R&D and cross‑functional teams to support new product launches and manage formulation, labeling, and process changes. People Leadership & Culture: Develop and embed a strong food safety and quality culture across the plant. Operational Partnership: Collaborate with Operations to improve process capability, reduce waste, and ensure consistent product quality. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline. 5+ years of progressive experience in Quality or Food Safety leadership within a high‑speed, large‑scale production bakery or similar processes (low‑moisture, shelf‑stable goods). Deep expertise in SQF/BRC, HACCP, and audit management. Demonstrated success in leading cross‑functional initiatives, driving change, and influencing stakeholders. Experience working with internal and external functions including regulators and public brand customers. Preferred Qualifications SQF Practitioner and/or PCQI certification. Experience in commercial baking (bread, buns, rolls). Familiarity with digital quality management systems and tools. Benefits Competitive wages paid weekly. Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through our partnership with Stream. Associate discounts. Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k, etc.). Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave). Eligibility requirements: visit the benefits portal. Leadership investment in training, career growth, and development. An inclusive work environment with colleagues representing the communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr