QA & Food Safety Manager - St.Martinvile/New Iberia, Louisiana

About the role

Summit Hill Foods is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager for the St. Martinville / New Iberia, Louisiana area to lead our facility Quality Assurance and Sanitation teams. This leadership role is responsible for driving food safety, quality, sanitation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement while building and developing a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Assurance and Sanitation teams
• Oversee HACCP, SQF, food safety, quality, and sanitation programs
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, GMP, and customer requirements
• Serve as SQF Practitioner and Lead Auditor
• Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities
• Proactively address quality and food safety risks

Requirements

• 3+ years of QA management experience in food processing
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field; relevant experience may substitute for a portion of the degree
• HACCP, SQF Practitioner, and PCQI certifications

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality systems, and regulatory requirements