Talent Connectors · 1 week ago
Quality Assurance Manager
Twin Falls Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $125K/yr
7+ years expTalent Connectors is a rapidly growing, Idaho-based food manufacturer known for producing innovative frozen potato and appetizer products. They are seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager to lead the Quality & Food Safety function across a high-volume USDA operation, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving continuous improvement.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Samantha Foster
Responsibilities
Champion a strong Quality and Food Safety culture throughout the facility, setting expectations and coaching your team toward excellence
Lead and inspire a team of QA Managers and Technicians, instilling ownership, clarity, and continuous development
Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Senior Leadership to reinforce a “safety-first, people-first” environment
Ensure full compliance with USDA and FDA regulations, internal policies, and customer audit expectations
Serve as a key point of contact for inspectors, auditors, and national customer QA teams
Lead preparation for third-party audits, including SQF, and maintain all prerequisite programs
Oversee the execution and verification of HACCP, Preventive Controls, QMS, and all supporting Food Safety Plans
Maintain robust Document Control, Product Specifications, and Process Controls
Manage Non-Conforming Product and Non-Conforming Equipment Programs
Guide root-cause investigations and implement effective corrective actions
Oversee testing programs, certificates of analysis, batch record reviews, and trend analysis
Lead recall and mock-recall exercises to ensure rapid, compliant response capabilities
Drive improvements in hygienic design, sanitation effectiveness, and GMP adherence
Oversee ongoing training for Quality staff and cross-functional teams on SOPs, Food Safety Plans, and regulatory requirements
Build capability across the plant to support long-term quality ownership at every level
Qualification
Required
7+ years of Quality Assurance experience in food manufacturing
5+ years leading teams in a production environment
Strong working knowledge of HACCP, Preventive Controls, SQF or other GFSI schemes, and Good Laboratory Practices
Solid background in developing SOPs, policies, and specifications
Internal auditing and root-cause investigation abilities
Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
Bachelor's degree in food science, Microbiology, or a related scientific field
Preferred
USDA experience strongly preferred
Bonus if you have: Experience with frozen potato, vegetable, or appetizer manufacturing!
Benefits
Full medical benefits
401K with Safe Harbor Match
Relocation cost reimbursement, if needed
Company
Talent Connectors
Talent Connectors is woman-owned, boutique search firm dedicated to finding, attracting and placing talented people the Food, Beverage & Ag industries in the Western U.S.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Samantha Foster
Founder & Executive Recruiter
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