Food Quality Assurance Manager
Manufacturing · Southeast

Food Quality Assurance Manager Location: Columbia, SC Salary: $60,000 - $90,000 + Benefits Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, AD&D, Life, PTO + Holidays Job Type: Full Time Typical Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Start Date: ASAP Relocation Assistance is available Sponsorship is not available Food Quality Assurance Manager Job Description Our client in the food processing industry is looking for a Food Quality Assurance Manager to add to their team in Columbia, SC. You will be responsible for ensuring the company’s quality and safety standards and procedures are in place and being followed by all employees. You will also work to ensure the company passes all audits. 50% of your time will be spent on the plant floor observing processes, while the remaining 50% of your time will be spent on a computer. An ideal candidate will be a trained SQF or BRC practitioner with a hands-on approach to team and quality management. To be successful in this role, you must have at least 3 years of quality assurance experience in the food industry. This is a great opportunity to join a company with an industry-wide reputation for quality of product and people. Food Quality Assurance Manager Responsibilities • Train, assist and supervise food safety and sanitation team • Oversee quality control, assurance, and sanitation function in the plant • Coordinate external and internal food safety/quality audits and inspections • Follow HACCP and SQF food safety plans • Verify monitoring logs and checklists daily • Address procedural concerns with Plant Manager • Train new and existing employees on quality assurance standards and procedures • Maintain internal process controls • Lead annual SQF audit • Ensure equipment is in working order; report any maintenance needs to management Food Quality Assurance Manager Qualifications • 3+ years of quality assurance experience in the food processing industry • 1+ years of quality assurance management experience required • HACCP certification required • BRC or SQF certification preferred • Hands-on leadership/management style required