QA/QC Manager

The Quality Assurance & Quality Control Manager is responsible for leading all quality and food safety programs across the facility, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and industry standards. This individual will oversee quality systems, manage the QA/QC team, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and partner cross-functionally to support operational excellence. 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. 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. Profile 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. Job 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Michael Page