Senior Plant Quality Assurance Manager

Ventura Foods

. Lead, manage, and execute Ventura Foods quality and food safety systems at the plant level .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeChambersburg • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Assurance and Food Safety systems, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, project management, and team leadership in a food manufacturing environment. Proficient in managing audits, training, and implementing quality systems to ensure product safety and adherence to specifications.

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Quality Assurance ManagementFood Safety ComplianceRegulatory Knowledge (FSMA, USDA)Project ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Quality Systems Program ExecutionHACCP/GMP ProgramsStatistical AnalysisWet Sanitation PracticesFood Manufacturing ExperienceAuditing MethodologiesSpecification ManagementCorrective Action ManagementTraining DevelopmentBudget Management

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam-Building

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordPowerPointERP Systems

Industry Keywords

Food ScienceMicrobiologyFDA ComplianceCFIA StandardsSQF II RequirementsKosher and Halal SpecificationsGood Manufacturing PracticesSanitation Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, manage, and execute Ventura Foods quality and food safety systems at the plant level
Coordinate with the Regional Plant Quality Assurance Manager and other plant QA Managers on policy systems, communication, and training
Ensure adherence to Ventura systems, customer systems, FSMA, USDA where applicable, and other regulatory requirements
Coordinate projects and training support for Operations teams
Liaise with Technical Services, Operations Excellence, R&D, HS&E, Sales, Marketing, HR, and Finance
Lead plant SOPs, SSOPs, training, total product specifications, Must Dos, Right First Time processing, and Total Product Containment
Maintain food safety and quality policies, procedures, HACCP/GMP programs, SQF II requirements, and customer specifications
Manage second-party and third-party audits
Direct and train QA personnel and manage department budget, costs, training schedules, audits, and testing methodologies
Partner with the Site Sanitation Manager on Master Sanitation and Production Sanitation activities and collaborate on the PEM Program
Participate in plant management budgeting, people planning, and capital expenditure reviews
Maintain staff reviews and annual performance goals
Analyze QA plans, identify gaps, and improve critical control points and preventive measures
Establish specifications, monitor analysis, and manage corrective actions and verification procedures with Technical Services and R&D
Manage complaint reviews and corrective-action resolutions with Operations, Regional, and headquarters teams
Evaluate statistical results to improve processing and product performance
Manage projects to reduce costs, eliminate variation, and standardize methods
Oversee finished goods, processing, raw material, and packaging specifications, including Kosher and Halal requirements
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety and HR policies, food regulations, and current Good Manufacturing Practices
Serve as the primary plant technical contact for new products and test runs
Coordinate new projects with Regional QA, Technical Services, and R&D
Oversee facility processing projects to protect product quality
Represent the Plant Operations Manager or Regional Quality Assurance Manager at company or industry events when needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in food science, Microbiology, or related field or equivalent experience
7+ years of people and functional leadership responsibilities in Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Technical Services, R&D, and/or other food-related experience in a manufacturing environment
Food manufacturing experience required
Supervisory and people management experience required
Experience with FDA and CFIA highly desirable
Wet sanitation experience highly desired, including cleaning chemicals and wastewater
Strong leadership and team-building skills
Ability to prioritize decisions and actions using problem-solving and creative-thinking approaches
Knowledge of executing and maintaining a Quality Systems program
Basic knowledge of federal, state, and possibly local regulations and standards relating to Food Safety and Quality
Understanding and adoption of FSMA
Project management, interpersonal, and supervisory skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ERP or related systems
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
Ability to perform required physical tasks, including intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more with assistance
Willingness and ability to work typical 8–12 hour shifts, additional unscheduled hours, and weekends as required
Ability to work in environments involving adverse temperatures, vibrations, operational chemicals, fumes, food allergens, confined or dark spaces, and heights exceeding 18 feet

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 professional development
Safe work environment
Competitive compensation