QA Manager - Food Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Title: QA Manager Location: Columbus, OH

Job Type: Full-time

To be filled by 1/1/2026

Reports to: Head of QA

Summary:

Plans, coordinates, and directs food safety and quality assurance (FSQA) program designed to ensure the safety and quality of products consistent with established standards for OH Plant.

Duties for OH FSQA Department

Plan and take an action for prevention and measures related to risks of quality management

Tasks related to quality, labeling, and quality controls

Enter and check the item labels including the shelf life

Check the labeling to submit to SEI

Confirm safety of product and materials on steps of product development

Check the quality of products before shipping

Check food safety and quality management of production process

Analyze food allergens and radioactivity test of products and materials

Make, change, and manage the quality assurance system manuals (GMAP, HACCEP, SSOP)

Tasks related to sanitation of plant equipment and machines

Handle and coordinate the food safety inspection and quality assurance

Handle and coordinate for the government institutes such as USDA, FDA, Local Health Department

Handle and coordinate for the inspection from Customer (SEI)

Collect and analyze the claims from Customers, and make improvements

Handle recalls

Plan and perform education related to quality assurance (GMP)

Check the consistency of data of Food Hub

Tasks related to risk management (disasters, accidents)

Research on paperless solutions for daily QA tasks and propose some options

Perform all and any other duties assigned by the management

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 10 years' experience in food industry Food Safety and Quality Assurance or related experience

Bachelor of Science in Food Science (desirable), Biology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field or can be substituted with work experience and certifications

Minimum of 5 years' experience in supervising QA team for food manufacturing companies

Lean Management knowledge: Streamlining processes, identify problems needing to be fixed by creating a continuous process flow. Using visual control, Problem solving and Eliminating waste

Knowledge of government regulations and role of FDA, USDA, Food Code & Crisis Management

Certification in HACCP, Seafood HACCP, Food Defense, PCQI, Sanitation, SQF and GMP

Ability to effectively utilize quality system feedback and improvement processes to continually improve products, production, and distribution.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to prioritize tasks and keep up with management directions

Attention to detail and the ability to analyze large amounts of data.

Exceptional communication skills, writing skills, interpersonal skills, and ethical mindset

Excellent time management skills and adaptability within diverse working environments

Flexible to work scheduled hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Must have a hands-on work ethic

Excellent leadership skills and ability to train and guide team

Good business acumen with the ability to make decisions

Open to some travel

Workplace and Environment:

The employee is required to work in a normal office environment - Core hours for this position might be different from other Management positions in the company. Some weekend and holiday hours or team coverage might be needed. The work environment involves daily exposure to unusual hot and cold temperatures, humidity, and/or noise.

Full-time