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Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $120,000 – $130,000 annually
Shift: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Worksite: San Antonio, TX 78223
About the Company
Client, the premium leader in fully cooked frozen foods, is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to join our San Antonio facility. Recognized as one of the top food production plants by Food Engineering Magazine, we pride ourselves on innovation, safety, and quality excellence. Imagine being part of a team that's transforming how the world experiences food—where innovation meets sustainability, and every product reflects precision, passion, and purpose.
At our cutting-edge facility in San Antonio, you won't just be working—you'll be shaping the future of gourmet food production. This is more than a job; it's a chance to contribute to a global movement that blends culinary artistry with advanced technology and eco-conscious practices.
Here's what makes this opportunity exceptional:
- Work in the world's largest sous vide facility, designed with sustainability at its core.
- Be part of a team that supports global clients across hospitality, aviation, retail, and defense
- Collaborate with culinary experts and engineers in a LEED-certified, solar-powered environment
- Grow your career in a company that values innovation, integrity, and impact
Whether you're passionate about food, technology, or sustainability, this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Sr. QA Manager, the QA Manager ensures that production and distribution meet or exceed company and regulatory quality standards. This role oversees food safety and quality operations, manages QA/QC staff, supports audits, and drives continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with SQF, HACCP, USDA, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field.
- SQF Practitioner Certificate preferred.
- HACCP training and competence in implementing HACCP-based food safety plans required.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience managing Quality and Food Safety Operations (preferably in sous-vide food manufacturing).
- Minimum 2+ years of experience supervising QA/QC staff.
- Proficiency in MS Office with excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for food safety and quality.
- Monitor plant personnel to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
- Lead SQF Food Safety and Quality program implementation, verification, and validation.
- Prepare for and support audits from USDA, FDA, Health Department, customer auditors, and third-party certifiers.
- Conduct release inspections on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
- Investigate non-conformities and customer complaints, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Manage QA programs including calibration, preventive maintenance, sanitation, supplier approval, pest control, allergen control, and environmental/product testing.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate QA/QC staff, ensuring adequate coverage and continuous development.
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations, customer requirements, and BRC standards
- Prepare and present reports and recommendations to Sr. QA Manager for quality improvements.
- Support cross-functional teams with technical assistance and customer complaint resolution.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and standards (HACCP, SQF, BRC).
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset with root cause analysis expertise.
- Ability to manage audits and regulatory interactions effectively.
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.