Mackie Myers is recruiting a Quality Manager for a food manufacturing business in the Los Angeles area. This confidential position will lead plant level quality and food safety activities while helping the business maintain strong standards during continued growth.

The successful candidate will be a visible, hands on quality leader who can build effective systems while partnering constructively with production and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant level quality assurance and food safety programs
• Maintain HACCP, preventive controls and food safety plans
• Prepare for regulatory, customer and third party audits
• Manage nonconformances, corrective actions and root cause investigations
• Oversee product holds, releases and quality documentation
• Investigate customer complaints and product quality issues
• Partner with manufacturing, sanitation, maintenance and R&D
• Develop and deliver food safety and quality training
• Maintain SOPs, specifications and quality records
• Lead and develop quality team members

Candidate Profile

• Food manufacturing quality or food safety experience
• Previous experience managing or supervising quality employees
• Strong understanding of FDA or USDA requirements
• Knowledge of SQF, BRC or another GFSI recognized standard
• HACCP certification required
• PCQI certification preferred
• Strong audit preparation and corrective action experience
• Degree in food science, microbiology or a related subject preferred

The final base salary will depend on experience, qualifications and the scope of the successful candidate’s background.