Quality Assurance Manager

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 annually Position Overview We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality & Food Safety Manager to oversee and strengthen quality systems, food safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance within our manufacturing operation in Roselle, NJ. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring product integrity, maintaining certification standards, managing supplier and customer quality programs, and driving continuous improvement throughout the facility. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in food manufacturing quality systems, with experience in seasoning, spice, ingredient, or dry-blending environments viewed favorably. Primary Responsibilities Quality Systems & Food Safety Leadership Lead and maintain facility-wide quality assurance and food safety programs. Ensure compliance with HACCP, HARPC, PCQI, and GFSI-recognized standards, including SQF, BRC, or similar certifications. Promote a culture of continuous improvement related to product quality and food safety. Supplier Quality & Ingredient Compliance Manage supplier approval and monitoring programs. Review ingredient specifications and ensure incoming raw materials meet established quality standards. Partner with procurement and vendors to address quality concerns and drive supplier performance. Customer Quality Support Act as the primary quality contact for customers. Respond to technical inquiries, specification reviews, audits, questionnaires, and compliance requests. Support customer initiatives while ensuring adherence to internal quality standards. Corrective Actions & Problem Resolution Investigate quality incidents, consumer complaints, and internal non-conformances. Conduct root cause analyses and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Track trends and identify opportunities to reduce recurring quality issues. Regulatory Compliance & Audit Management Maintain readiness for customer, regulatory, and third-party certification audits. Ensure compliance with applicable FDA, USDA, and state regulatory requirements. Lead audit preparation activities and coordinate responses to audit findings. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Operations, Purchasing, Production, and Customer Service teams to resolve quality-related issues. Provide technical support during product launches, process improvements, and operational changes. Communicate quality expectations and performance metrics across departments. Qualifications Experience Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, or Quality Systems leadership within a food manufacturing or food processing environment. Demonstrated experience managing quality programs in a production setting. Preferred Industry Experience Background in seasoning, spice, ingredient, powdered foods, dry mix, or related manufacturing environments is preferred. Certifications & Technical Knowledge HACCP and PCQI certifications are highly desirable. Working knowledge of GFSI-benchmarked standards such as SQF, BRCGS, or FSSC 22000. Familiarity with FDA food safety regulations and preventive controls requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Judge Direct Placement