Tampa Maid · 17 hours ago
Quality Assurance Manager
Lakeland, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expTampa Maid is seeking an Entry-Level Quality Manager to support and lead quality and food safety activities on the production floor. The role involves overseeing a team of Quality Technicians and ensuring compliance with FDA and GFSI standards while driving continuous improvement in product quality.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingHospitalitySeafood
Hiring Manager
Yesse A. Olivas
Responsibilities
Oversee daily quality checks (finished product, packaging, labeling, metal detection, CCPs)
Support food safety programs including HACCP, GMPs, allergen control, sanitation, and traceability
Maintain and update SOPs, forms, and quality documentation
Support internal, third-party, regulatory, and customer audits
Participate in plant walk-throughs, internal audits, and corrective action verification
Monitor production for conformance to specifications (weight, count, appearance, packaging integrity)
Review and trend quality data (HOLDs, defects, rework, complaints, COAs, lab results)
Support or lead RCA/CAPA activities for quality issues and customer complaints
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Logistics to drive improvements
Provide daily direction, coaching, and support to Quality Technicians
Ensure quality checks are completed accurately, on time, and documented properly
Train operators and technicians on GMPs, defect identification, and documentation
Reinforce expectations and help build a strong quality culture on the floor
Review and sign off on quality and HACCP records as assigned
Manage hold/release documentation and coordinate dispositions with leadership
Compile weekly quality summaries and participate in operations meetings
Support new product launches, validations, and product cuttings
Work with suppliers, procurement, and receiving on raw material quality issues
Coordinate product sampling for internal and external laboratory testing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field
OR Associate degree with 3+ years of relevant food manufacturing quality experience
1–3 years in food manufacturing, QA/QC, or a related role
Strong foundation in food safety and quality principles
Comfortable working on the production floor (cold, wet, noisy environments)
Detail-oriented with solid documentation and data review skills
Strong problem-solving and root cause thinking
Effective communicator across hourly and salaried teams
Organized, accountable, and able to follow through
Leadership potential with hourly teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office; QMS or traceability systems a plus
Ability to lift 30–50 lbs. occasionally
Required PPE
Flexibility to work off-shifts, weekends, or extended hours as needed
Preferred
Experience in FDA-regulated or GFSI-certified environments preferred
HACCP or Seafood HACCP certification
PCQI, SQF Practitioner, Six Sigma, or GFSI-related training
Company
Tampa Maid
For nearly 50 years, Tampa Maid Foods has been an industry leader in manufacturing and marketing innovative frozen coated foods.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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