Quality Assurance Manager

Ventura Foods

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

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,234 - $123,996 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food safety, quality assurance, and sanitation programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while leading and developing QA teams. Proficient in statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies to drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

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Food Safety ManagementQuality Assurance LeadershipStatistical AnalysisPCQI/HACCP CertificationRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Food Safety PlansGMPsInternal AuditsData AnalysisProduct SamplingLaboratory ManagementPerformance Metrics TrackingSanitation ProceduresCorrective ActionsTraining Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam-BuildingCommunicationDecisivenessProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Quality Assurance SoftwareStatistical Analysis ToolsTraining Matrix SystemsCompliance Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PCQI CertificationHACCP Certification

Industry Keywords

Food ManufacturingQuality AssuranceSanitation ProgramsRegulatory AgenciesConsumer ComplaintsContinuous ImprovementPest Control Management

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
Provide leadership and direction to QA Supervision and Sanitation staff in a 24-hour facility
Make staffing decisions and provide training, development opportunities, performance reviews, coaching, and weekly one-on-one meetings
Complete product and compliance audits and investigate consumer complaints
Perform internal audits covering GMPs, sanitation, food safety plans, and safety
Ensure food safety preventive measures, corrective actions, and preventive actions are executed, monitored, and recorded
Measure, track, and trend metrics and key process indicators; report on QA business plans, one-on-ones, and scorecards
Maintain department budgets
Manage microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory laboratory activities
Coordinate product sampling and testing with Production
Oversee the facility pest control program
Ensure QA and Sanitation training completion, maintain the training matrix, and verify required certifications
Review and maintain processing records, regulatory inspections, and reports
Support R&D projects as needed
Follow company and safety policies and report safety, food safety, and quality issues
Work cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and promote a strong food safety culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science; Food Science or Microbiology degree is a plus and/or equivalent experience is required
Equivalent experience may substitute for the required degree
Demonstrated increasing responsibility in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in the food or related industry
5+ years of experience in the Quality Assurance field is desired
3 years of supervisory experience is desired
Statistical analysis and problem-solving skills, including 5 Why's and Fishbone Diagrams, are strongly recommended
PCQI/HACCP certification is a plus
Strong leadership and team-building skills
Ability to prioritize and be decisive
Strong communication skills
Basic computer skills
Data analysis 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
Career growth opportunities
Training and development opportunities
Annual bonus based on the incentive program terms and conditions