Regional Quality Assurance Manager

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline. Experience: 8-10+ years of progressive quality assurance experience within FDA-regulated industries (food, beverage, or dietary supplements), including direct team management. Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations, HACCP principles, SQF (or equivalent GFSI standards), and Statistical Process Control. Skills: Proven track record in project management, cross-functional influence, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement methodology. Position Overview: The Quality Assurance Regional Manager provides strategic and operational leadership across regional manufacturing sites to ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. This role drives a proactive quality culture, mentors site teams, and collaborates cross-functionally to standardize quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development Manage, mentor, and build high-performing regional quality and food safety teams. Establish SMART goals, define standard work, and foster a culture of quality excellence. Develop and deliver comprehensive food safety, quality, and sanitation training programs. Serve as a strategic partner to site leadership, influencing site-level decision-making and operational strategy. Escalate critical food safety, quality, or financial risks promptly to senior leadership. Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement Oversee regional application of food safety, product quality, and prerequisite programs. Lead root cause analysis initiatives to address non-conformances and implement robust preventative actions. Manage the regional internal audit program to ensure audit readiness and timely CAPA resolution. Drive key performance indicators, including First Pass Quality, complaint reduction, scrap/disposal minimization, and environmental/sanitation controls. Partner with R&D, Operations, and Commercial teams on new product introductions, quantify launch risks, and ensure seamless first-time makes. Support preparation for customer visits, third-party audits, and regulatory inspections. Integrate best practices and standardize quality management systems across all assigned facilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr