Quality Manager

AmTech is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Quality Manager to lead food safety, quality assurance, laboratory operations, and sanitation programs within a growing food manufacturing environment. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and industry standards while driving a culture of continuous improvement throughout the facility. About the Role Quality & Food Safety Leadership Lead and continuously improve the facility's Food Safety and Quality Management Systems Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, GFSI/FSSC 22000, customer requirements, and regulatory standards Develop, implement, maintain, and verify food safety programs and preventive controls Direct cross‑functional Food Safety Team activities, audits, and review meetings Ensure food safety plans, corrective actions, and verification activities are effectively executed and documented. Regulatory & Customer Compliance Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies, third‑party auditors, and customer audits. Manage inspections, audit preparation, corrective action responses, and compliance reporting. Conduct internal audits to verify adherence to company policies and regulations. Quality Assurance & Laboratory Management Oversee Quality Assurance and Laboratory operations, including microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory testing. Coordinate sampling and testing activities with production teams. Establish standards for inspection, sampling, testing, and product evaluation. Investigate consumer complaints and implement corrective actions. Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate Quality Assurance, Laboratory, and Sanitation personnel. Establish departmental priorities, training programs, and performance expectations. Foster collaboration between Quality, Production, Warehouse, and Logistics teams. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Biology, or related field preferred. 5+ years of quality leadership experience in food manufacturing. 5+ years of management experience in food manufacturing. Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, FSSC 22000, GFSI standards, and food safety regulations. Experience leading audits and managing quality systems. Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills. Required Skills Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, FSSC 22000, GFSI standards, and food safety regulations. Experience leading audits and managing quality systems. Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr