Quality Assurance Manager
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Job Location:
Topeka, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager is responsible for leading all Quality Assurance (QA) laboratory operations and Food Safety functions at the manufacturing plant. This role oversees the supervision and development of salaried direct reports and ensures full compliance with company quality policies procedures and federal state and local regulatory standards for the production of food products.
This position holds the authority to halt production processes when product quality or food safety is at risk and to evaluate and manage the disposition of ingredients in-process materials and finished goods in alignment with corporate QA guidelines. The role also provides technical support to plant operations contributing to the development and execution of quality systems training programs audits product launches and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure full compliance with corporate quality and food safety standards including all applicable regulatory requirements.
Oversee ingredient conformance through supplier approval auditing and both analytical and sensory testing.
Lead continuous improvement efforts in quality performance focusing on key metrics such as RFT (Right First Time) consumer complaint reduction and audit scores.
Manage food safety systems including HACCP pest control sanitation and housekeeping ensuring readiness for internal and external audits such as AIB.
Provide technical and troubleshooting support to operations including participation in plant projects and run requests.
Approve final factory sign-off for new product and process launches.
Conduct performance evaluations and support the professional development of direct reports through coaching training and mentoring.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- FDA Regulations
- Food Industry
- Food Safety Experience
- ISO 9001
- Quality Systems
- Food Processing
- Quality Control
- Quality Management
- QA/QC
- Selenium
- HACCP
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