Given Solutions · 12 hours ago
Quality Assurance Manager
Modesto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expGiven Solutions is partnering with a food company seeking a new QA Manager to oversee their quality and food safety programs. The role involves maintaining food safety management systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading continuous improvement initiatives in quality assurance.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Own and maintain the Food Safety Management System (FSMS), including HACCP, Preventive Controls, GMPs, SSOPs, and prerequisite programs
Lead certification and compliance efforts for applicable standards
Ensure ongoing compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, and applicable state and local regulations
Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, customers, and third-party auditors
Plan, execute, and close internal, customer, and third-party audits
Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to timely and effective closure
Establish and monitor quality metrics, trends, and KPIs to drive continuous improvement
Lead root cause analysis for food safety and quality incidents and implement sustainable solutions
Oversee product release, nonconformance management, and disposition of hold product
Manage supplier approval, risk assessment, and ongoing performance monitoring
Review and approve specifications, COAs, and supplier documentation
Partner with Procurement to address supplier quality issues and risk mitigation
Develop and deliver food safety and quality training programs across the organization
Champion a proactive food safety culture through coaching, visibility, and accountability
Ensure role-based training and competency requirements are defined and met
Collaborate with Operations to ensure food safety and quality requirements are embedded in daily execution
Support new product development, scale-up, and process changes with food safety risk assessments
Provide clear, executive-level reporting on food safety and quality performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related discipline
5–10 years of progressive experience in food safety and quality roles within food manufacturing
Demonstrated experience leading third-party audits and regulatory inspections
Strong working knowledge of HACCP, FSMA Preventive Controls, GMPs, and sanitation programs
Experience with GFSI-recognized schemes
Proficiency in root cause analysis, risk assessment, and corrective action methodologies
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
Clear, concise communicator capable of engaging frontline teams and executive leadership
Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with strong judgment under pressure
Preferred
PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual)
HACCP Certification
SQF Practitioner or equivalent
Company
Given Solutions
Given Solutions is a leading direct hire and permanent placement firm specializing in connecting businesses with top talent across various industries.
2-10 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase