Job Description
The Quality Assurance & Control Manager will lead all food safety, QA, and QC operations at two high-volume produce facilities. This role is critical in ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining customer standards, and driving continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee food safety programs aligned with FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, and USDA/FDA standards
- Lead internal/external audits and third-party compliance reviews
- Supervise quality control for fresh produce (e.g., asparagus, herbs), including inspections, microbial testing, and corrective actions
- Collaborate with operations, procurement, and production on quality systems
- Conduct risk assessments and maintain food safety documentation
- Manage product hold/release protocols and customer complaint resolution
- Champion employee training, food defense, and pest control programs
- Interface with suppliers and ensure incoming product quality
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- 5–7+ years in QA/QC and food safety, preferably in fresh produce
- Strong working knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, GAPs, GMPs, and regulatory audits
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Ability to travel 20%, 1 time/quarter for audits to the 2nd plant, given per diem, hotel etc.
- Hands-on leadership style with strong follow-through
- Experience with ERP systems (Famous a plus)
- Ability to work in hybrid office/production environments and travel occasionally
Compensation:
$90-$115K base plus up to 10% Bonus, up to $120K all in.
If interested, please submit a resume today for consideration.
Jannine Adams
Sr. Talent Acquisition
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