FSQA Manager

Quality Assurance Manager - Food & Dairy Manufacturing

Central California - Salary up to $130,000

We're looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead food safety and quality programs at a growing dairy ingredients manufacturer. This role offers the chance to make a real impact by driving compliance, continuous improvement, and team development.

What you'll do

Lead the company's Food Safety and Quality Programs, including SQF, HACCP, USDA, and FDA compliance

Guide, mentor, and develop QA supervisors, lab staff, and cross-functional teams

Oversee sanitation, housekeeping, pest control, and hygiene zoning programs to ensure a safe, compliant facility

Manage customer complaint investigations, non-conformance issues, and preventative actions

Direct product traceability, recalls, and foreign material investigations

Partner with production to strengthen quality systems and improve reliability of high-quality dairy ingredients

Support regulatory and third-party audits, ensuring full compliance

Monitor environmental programs, lead training workshops, and build a culture of food safety

What we're looking for

Prior leadership in food manufacturing with direct responsibility for food safety and quality systems

Background in dairy or dairy ingredients manufacturing is required

Strong knowledge of SQF, HACCP, FDA/USDA requirements, and third-party audit systems

Hands-on experience with sanitation, environmental monitoring, and regulatory compliance

Track record of training and developing teams to meet high standards

What's offered

Base salary up to $130,000

Bonus potential

Relocation support available

Comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities