FSQA Manager - Judge Group

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $75,000.00 USD Annually - $100,000.00 USD Annually
Description:

Position: FSQA Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Shift: M-F 1st Shift

Salary: $75,000 - $100,000

Our client, are growing Food Manufacturer, are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Manager to ensure our company complies with food quality and safety standards as per FDA Food Code.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct internal quality audits and compile comprehensive reports.
• Oversee customer and regulatory audits, including government, third-party, and SQF Program audits, and manage compliance updates.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to ensure HACCP/GMP and food safety requirements are met.
• Work with line supervisors to identify and monitor quality benchmarks.
• Ensure timely implementation of safety and quality measures in accordance with regulations.
• Lead and monitor food quality and departmental improvement projects.
• Execute corrective action plans as needed.
• Serve as the primary liaison to federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Stay updated on and adapt to changes in customer, company, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify potential risks and focus on root cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Inspect products, processes, and metrics to identify opportunities for quality improvement.
• Supervise quality technicians and perform technical duties related to product quality as needed.
• Coach, train, and manage the quality team, implementing new regulatory requirements.

Education/Experience Required:

• 4-5 years of food production experience or a college degree with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Certifications: HACCP, PCQI, SQF.
• 3 years of experience managing a team of 3 or more.
• Knowledge of HACCP & GMP guidelines.
• Ability to manage multiple production teams under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership experience in a team setting.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Email, MS Access Database, Power BI Platform, and SAGE 300 ERP (or equivalent).
• Effective oral and written communication skills, along with strong math and reading comprehension.
• Excellent critical and analytical skills.
• Bilingual skills (English, Chinese, Spanish) are a plus.
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends if necessary.

Contact: sturner@judge.com