Plant Quality Assurance Manager

Ventura Foods

. Plan, coordinate, and direct food safety, quality assurance, and sanitation programs .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,234 - $123,996 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food safety, quality assurance, and sanitation programs, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and team leadership. Proficient in statistical analysis, problem-solving, and managing quality assurance processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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Quality Assurance ManagementFood Safety ComplianceStatistical AnalysisSupervisory ExperiencePCQI/HACCP Certification

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Hard Skills

Food Safety ProgramsQuality Assurance PoliciesGMPsSanitation ProceduresInternal AuditsMetrics TrackingMicrobiological TestingChemical TestingPhysical TestingSensory Testing

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationDecisivenessCoachingTraining and DevelopmentProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

PCQI CertificationHACCP Certification

Industry Keywords

Food IndustryRegulatory ComplianceQuality AssuranceSanitationContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, coordinate, and direct food safety, quality assurance, and sanitation programs
Ensure the plant and finished products conform to customer, federal, and state regulatory requirements
Implement and maintain Ventura Foods Corporate Quality Assurance policies and procedures
Serve as plant liaison with regulatory agencies, certification bodies, customers, and auditors
Lead QA Supervision and Sanitation staff in a 24-hour facility
Make staffing decisions, provide training and development, conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and weekly 1x1 meetings
Complete product and compliance audits and investigate consumer complaints
Perform internal facility audits covering GMPs, sanitation, food safety plans, and safety
Ensure preventive measures, corrective actions, and preventive actions are executed, monitored, and documented
Measure, track, and trend metrics and key process indicators; report through business plans, 1x1s, and scorecards
Maintain department budgets
Manage the Quality Assurance Laboratory, including microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory testing
Coordinate sampling and testing with Production
Oversee the facility pest control program
Ensure QA and Sanitation training completion and maintain the training matrix
Review and maintain processing records, regulatory inspections, and reports
Provide support to R&D projects as needed
Follow company and safety policies, report safety/food safety/quality issues, and drive cross-functional continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science required; Food Science or Microbiology degree is a plus and/or equivalent experience is required
Demonstrated increasing responsibility in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in the food or related industry
5+ years experience in the Quality Assurance field desired
3 years supervisory experience desired
Statistical Analysis and Problem Solving Skills (5Why's, Fishbone Diagrams, etc.) strongly recommended
Able to prioritize and be decisive
Strong communication and basic computer skills are required
Applicable and required certifications must be held by appropriate team members
PCQI/HACCP certification is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Assistance Programs
Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)
Career growth opportunities
Training and development opportunities
Safe work environment