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Sunny Sky Products Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for overseeing the quality and food safety programs in a juice manufacturing facility that produces both pasteurized and preserved (shelf-stable) food service juice products. This role ensures compliance with applicable FDA Juice HACCP, FSMA Preventive Controls, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and customer requirements. The QA Manager leads the QA and Sanitation teams and works closely with Production, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to maintain product quality, safety, and consistency. Major Job Functions Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Juice HACCP Plan, FSMA Preventive Controls Plan, Allergen Control, and Environmental Monitoring Programs. Oversee the implementation and monitoring of pasteurization validations, critical control points, and thermal processing records to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. Ensure compliance with preservative usage regulations, label declarations, and finished product specifications for preserved juice products. Supervise the QA team, including lab technicians and sanitation staff. Provide ongoing training, coaching, and development. Manage finished product release, hold/release programs, and customer specifications. Maintain internal audit programs, perform mock recalls, and manage third-party inspections and regulatory audits (e.g., FDA, SQF, BRC). Investigate product non-conformances and customer complaints; lead root cause analysis and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs). Manage and verify cleaning validation processes for blending, filling, and CIP systems to prevent microbial and cross-contamination risks. Ensure raw material and ingredient suppliers meet quality requirements; support Supplier Verification Program (SVP) and Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). Coordinate with R&D, Operations, and Sales teams during new product commercialization to define quality standards and ensure food safety validation. Monitor and verify lab testing results for pH, °Brix, microbiology (e.g., yeast, mold, total plate count), and preservative concentrations. Oversee label and lot code verification, allergen control, and traceability programs. Oversee the quality management system components and software ensure all components are up to date. Develop training and oversee training implementation on all aspects of quality, foods safety, sanitation and regulatory compliance. Oversee and maintain quality inspections, releases and control/disposition of non-conforming materials in ERP (SAP) system. Provide support and assistance to Director of Quality as requested. Combination of office and production floor environments. Must be able to work in refrigerated and ambient conditions. May require occasional weekend or off-shift work during audits, commissioning, or production issues. Required Skills/Abilities/Education Deep knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 120 (Juice HACCP), 21 CFR Part 117, GMPs, and preservative regulatory limits. Experience with pasteurization validation, preservative efficacy, and shelf-life determination. Proficient in MS Office and QA documentation software. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills. HACCP Certification
(Juice HACCP strongly preferred) PCQI
(Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) SQF Practitioner or equivalent GFSI scheme
(preferred) Internal Auditor Certification
(preferred) Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related discipline. Minimum 5 years of quality assurance experience in beverage or juice manufacturing. At least 2 years in a QA leadership or supervisory role, preferably in a facility producing pasteurized and shelf-stable products.
Job Summary The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for overseeing the quality and food safety programs in a juice manufacturing facility that produces both pasteurized and preserved (shelf-stable) food service juice products. This role ensures compliance with applicable FDA Juice HACCP, FSMA Preventive Controls, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and customer requirements. The QA Manager leads the QA and Sanitation teams and works closely with Production, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to maintain product quality, safety, and consistency. Major Job Functions Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Juice HACCP Plan, FSMA Preventive Controls Plan, Allergen Control, and Environmental Monitoring Programs. Oversee the implementation and monitoring of pasteurization validations, critical control points, and thermal processing records to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. Ensure compliance with preservative usage regulations, label declarations, and finished product specifications for preserved juice products. Supervise the QA team, including lab technicians and sanitation staff. Provide ongoing training, coaching, and development. Manage finished product release, hold/release programs, and customer specifications. Maintain internal audit programs, perform mock recalls, and manage third-party inspections and regulatory audits (e.g., FDA, SQF, BRC). Investigate product non-conformances and customer complaints; lead root cause analysis and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs). Manage and verify cleaning validation processes for blending, filling, and CIP systems to prevent microbial and cross-contamination risks. Ensure raw material and ingredient suppliers meet quality requirements; support Supplier Verification Program (SVP) and Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). Coordinate with R&D, Operations, and Sales teams during new product commercialization to define quality standards and ensure food safety validation. Monitor and verify lab testing results for pH, °Brix, microbiology (e.g., yeast, mold, total plate count), and preservative concentrations. Oversee label and lot code verification, allergen control, and traceability programs. Oversee the quality management system components and software ensure all components are up to date. Develop training and oversee training implementation on all aspects of quality, foods safety, sanitation and regulatory compliance. Oversee and maintain quality inspections, releases and control/disposition of non-conforming materials in ERP (SAP) system. Provide support and assistance to Director of Quality as requested. Combination of office and production floor environments. Must be able to work in refrigerated and ambient conditions. May require occasional weekend or off-shift work during audits, commissioning, or production issues. Required Skills/Abilities/Education Deep knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 120 (Juice HACCP), 21 CFR Part 117, GMPs, and preservative regulatory limits. Experience with pasteurization validation, preservative efficacy, and shelf-life determination. Proficient in MS Office and QA documentation software. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills. HACCP Certification
(Juice HACCP strongly preferred) PCQI
(Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) SQF Practitioner or equivalent GFSI scheme
(preferred) Internal Auditor Certification
(preferred) Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related discipline. Minimum 5 years of quality assurance experience in beverage or juice manufacturing. At least 2 years in a QA leadership or supervisory role, preferably in a facility producing pasteurized and shelf-stable products.
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Quality Assurance Manager
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Sunny Sky Products 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Quality Assurance Manager
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Sunny Sky Products Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for overseeing the quality and food safety programs in a juice manufacturing facility that produces both pasteurized and preserved (shelf-stable) food service juice products. This role ensures compliance with applicable FDA Juice HACCP, FSMA Preventive Controls, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and customer requirements. The QA Manager leads the QA and Sanitation teams and works closely with Production, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to maintain product quality, safety, and consistency. Major Job Functions Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Juice HACCP Plan, FSMA Preventive Controls Plan, Allergen Control, and Environmental Monitoring Programs. Oversee the implementation and monitoring of pasteurization validations, critical control points, and thermal processing records to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. Ensure compliance with preservative usage regulations, label declarations, and finished product specifications for preserved juice products. Supervise the QA team, including lab technicians and sanitation staff. Provide ongoing training, coaching, and development. Manage finished product release, hold/release programs, and customer specifications. Maintain internal audit programs, perform mock recalls, and manage third-party inspections and regulatory audits (e.g., FDA, SQF, BRC). Investigate product non-conformances and customer complaints; lead root cause analysis and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs). Manage and verify cleaning validation processes for blending, filling, and CIP systems to prevent microbial and cross-contamination risks. Ensure raw material and ingredient suppliers meet quality requirements; support Supplier Verification Program (SVP) and Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). Coordinate with R&D, Operations, and Sales teams during new product commercialization to define quality standards and ensure food safety validation. Monitor and verify lab testing results for pH, °Brix, microbiology (e.g., yeast, mold, total plate count), and preservative concentrations. Oversee label and lot code verification, allergen control, and traceability programs. Oversee the quality management system components and software ensure all components are up to date. Develop training and oversee training implementation on all aspects of quality, foods safety, sanitation and regulatory compliance. Oversee and maintain quality inspections, releases and control/disposition of non-conforming materials in ERP (SAP) system. Provide support and assistance to Director of Quality as requested. Combination of office and production floor environments. Must be able to work in refrigerated and ambient conditions. May require occasional weekend or off-shift work during audits, commissioning, or production issues. Required Skills/Abilities/Education Deep knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 120 (Juice HACCP), 21 CFR Part 117, GMPs, and preservative regulatory limits. Experience with pasteurization validation, preservative efficacy, and shelf-life determination. Proficient in MS Office and QA documentation software. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills. HACCP Certification
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(Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) SQF Practitioner or equivalent GFSI scheme
(preferred) Internal Auditor Certification
(preferred) Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related discipline. Minimum 5 years of quality assurance experience in beverage or juice manufacturing. At least 2 years in a QA leadership or supervisory role, preferably in a facility producing pasteurized and shelf-stable products.
Job Summary The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for overseeing the quality and food safety programs in a juice manufacturing facility that produces both pasteurized and preserved (shelf-stable) food service juice products. This role ensures compliance with applicable FDA Juice HACCP, FSMA Preventive Controls, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and customer requirements. The QA Manager leads the QA and Sanitation teams and works closely with Production, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to maintain product quality, safety, and consistency. Major Job Functions Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Juice HACCP Plan, FSMA Preventive Controls Plan, Allergen Control, and Environmental Monitoring Programs. Oversee the implementation and monitoring of pasteurization validations, critical control points, and thermal processing records to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. Ensure compliance with preservative usage regulations, label declarations, and finished product specifications for preserved juice products. Supervise the QA team, including lab technicians and sanitation staff. Provide ongoing training, coaching, and development. Manage finished product release, hold/release programs, and customer specifications. Maintain internal audit programs, perform mock recalls, and manage third-party inspections and regulatory audits (e.g., FDA, SQF, BRC). Investigate product non-conformances and customer complaints; lead root cause analysis and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs). Manage and verify cleaning validation processes for blending, filling, and CIP systems to prevent microbial and cross-contamination risks. Ensure raw material and ingredient suppliers meet quality requirements; support Supplier Verification Program (SVP) and Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). Coordinate with R&D, Operations, and Sales teams during new product commercialization to define quality standards and ensure food safety validation. Monitor and verify lab testing results for pH, °Brix, microbiology (e.g., yeast, mold, total plate count), and preservative concentrations. Oversee label and lot code verification, allergen control, and traceability programs. Oversee the quality management system components and software ensure all components are up to date. Develop training and oversee training implementation on all aspects of quality, foods safety, sanitation and regulatory compliance. Oversee and maintain quality inspections, releases and control/disposition of non-conforming materials in ERP (SAP) system. Provide support and assistance to Director of Quality as requested. Combination of office and production floor environments. Must be able to work in refrigerated and ambient conditions. May require occasional weekend or off-shift work during audits, commissioning, or production issues. Required Skills/Abilities/Education Deep knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 120 (Juice HACCP), 21 CFR Part 117, GMPs, and preservative regulatory limits. Experience with pasteurization validation, preservative efficacy, and shelf-life determination. Proficient in MS Office and QA documentation software. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills. HACCP Certification
(Juice HACCP strongly preferred) PCQI
(Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) SQF Practitioner or equivalent GFSI scheme
(preferred) Internal Auditor Certification
(preferred) Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related discipline. Minimum 5 years of quality assurance experience in beverage or juice manufacturing. At least 2 years in a QA leadership or supervisory role, preferably in a facility producing pasteurized and shelf-stable products.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Quality Assurance Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sunny Sky Products by 2x Get notified about new Quality Assurance Manager jobs in
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