Senior QA Manager
Core
Senior QA Manager responsible for Food Safety and Quality programs across third-party manufacturing partners, ensuring compliance with FDA/USDA standards and managing risk assessments.
Role type
Senior IC Quality Manager (Food Safety & Manufacturing)
Builds
Food safety and quality assurance processes for pet food manufacturing partners
Domain
Food & Beverage / Manufacturing / Regulatory Compliance
Required skills
Food safety program management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA implementation, FDA/USDA regulatory compliance, Microbiology knowledge, Audit execution, Risk assessment, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical analysis, Project management
Preferred skills
PCQI certification, HACCP certification, ASQ certification, Seafood HACCP, GFSI standards knowledge
Technologies
Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Statistical tools
Responsibilities
Own execution of Food Safety and Quality programs at third-party manufacturing partners, Lead Root Cause Analysis and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Oversee implementation of microbiological program including risk assessments, Conduct food safety audits for new manufacturing partners and suppliers, Analyze data to identify trends and guide quality improvements, Monitor and evaluate contract manufacturers for alignment with standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities