Quality Manager

Job posted by Jamal Elkhateib

About us

For over 70 years, we have been a powerhouse in protein manufacturing — known not just for our longevity but for leading the charge in innovation, quality, and operational precision. With multiple facilities in the industrial core of Vernon, we’ve built a reputation for delivering high-performance food manufacturing solutions at scale. What makes us different? It’s the way we blend decades of hard-earned expertise with forward-thinking tech. Each location is equipped with advanced automation and state-of-the-art systems — all designed to uphold one standard: best-in-class quality in every product, every time.

Why join us?

• Generous Bonus Incentives
• Executive Visibility: Work directly with the CEO and leadership team—your voice matters here
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your health and your family’s
• 401(k) with 4% Match: Invest in your future with a strong company-backed retirement plan
• Career Growth That’s Real: We don’t just promote—we mentor, train, and elevate from within
• Collaborative Leadership Culture: This is a place where quality leaders are supported, not siloed. We build systems—and people—together

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring the Quality team (QA, Sanitation, and FSQA staff)
• Managing all plant-level USDA interactions, including daily inspections, NRs, and pre-op
• Leading internal and third-party audit preparation (BRC, SQF, customer audits)
• Overseeing HACCP and SSOP programs, including updates, training, and implementation
• Reviewing micro results, product holds, and release documentation
• Ensuring compliance with USDA, FDA, and GFSI (BRC) regulations and standards
• Partnering cross-functionally with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and R&D during trial runs and continuous improvement initiatives
• Leading root cause analysis and CAPA for non-conformances and customer complaints
• Maintaining and improving QA documentation, SOPs, and recordkeeping
• Supporting training programs to drive food safety culture across the facility

Requirements

• 5+ years in food manufacturing quality or food safety, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role
• Direct experience in USDA-regulated facilities (meat, poultry, protein)
• Strong knowledge of BRC, SQF, or GFSI standards
• HACCP certified (PCQI a plus)
• Experience with SSOPs, micro testing, and USDA documentation
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, protein manufacturing environment
• Systems experience with ERP platforms like SAP, DCL, or similar
• B.S. in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred

Pay

$95,000 - $135,000 per year