Fresh & Ready Foods
Job Summary
Quality Assurance Manager provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all food safety and quality programs, with a strong emphasis on ready-to-eat (RTE) food safety and Safe Quality Food (SQF) systems. This hands‑on operational role ensures compliance with USDA, FDA, FSMA, and customer requirements while protecting consumers, customers, and brand integrity. The QA Manager drives results through sustainable processes and a culture of continuous improvement that reinforces Fresh and Ready Foods’ safety and quality values.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Food Safety Plan, with a focus on RTE food safety and risk mitigatio
Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, sanitation, allergen, and supply chain preventive control
Manage the Allergen Preventive Controls Program and ensure accurate labeling and prevention of cross-contac
Oversee traceability systems, lot code tracking, and the written recall progra
Ensure labeling accuracy for allergens, ingredients, and nutritional informatio
Lead internal and external food safety audits (USDA, FDA, GFSI, third-party
Respond to customer quality and safety concerns and implement corrective action
Engage cross‑functional teams in food safety practices across the production flo
Monitor and report on food safety metrics, driving continuous improvement initiative
Provide training and guidance to plant personnel on food safety, sanitation, and regulatory complianc
Preferred Qualifications
6+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and Food Safety within a manufacturing environment (RTE or prepared foods preferre
Strong knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, and Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI certifie
HACCP certification and GFSI auditor certification requir
Experience with USDA/FSIS and FDA regulatory standar
Proven success in audit readiness, team development, and cross-functional collaborati
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related fie
Proficient in Microsoft Office and QA data syste
Strong communication, coaching, and technical writing skil
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Quality Assurance and Management
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Food and Beverage Retail
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Disability insurance
Location & Salary Oak Creek, WI | $90,000.00 – $110,000.00
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Key Responsibilities
Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Food Safety Plan, with a focus on RTE food safety and risk mitigatio
Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, sanitation, allergen, and supply chain preventive control
Manage the Allergen Preventive Controls Program and ensure accurate labeling and prevention of cross-contac
Oversee traceability systems, lot code tracking, and the written recall progra
Ensure labeling accuracy for allergens, ingredients, and nutritional informatio
Lead internal and external food safety audits (USDA, FDA, GFSI, third-party
Respond to customer quality and safety concerns and implement corrective action
Engage cross‑functional teams in food safety practices across the production flo
Monitor and report on food safety metrics, driving continuous improvement initiative
Provide training and guidance to plant personnel on food safety, sanitation, and regulatory complianc
Preferred Qualifications
6+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and Food Safety within a manufacturing environment (RTE or prepared foods preferre
Strong knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, and Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI certifie
HACCP certification and GFSI auditor certification requir
Experience with USDA/FSIS and FDA regulatory standar
Proven success in audit readiness, team development, and cross-functional collaborati
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related fie
Proficient in Microsoft Office and QA data syste
Strong communication, coaching, and technical writing skil
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Quality Assurance and Management
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Food and Beverage Retail
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Disability insurance
Location & Salary Oak Creek, WI | $90,000.00 – $110,000.00
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