Quality Control Manager

Job Title: Quality Control Manager Job Description

As a Quality Control Manager, you will lead all site-level quality and food safety operations at our Massachusetts manufacturing site, which specializes in producing annatto-derived ingredients through distillation. You will serve as the site authority on quality systems and regulatory compliance, overseeing the implementation of the Food Safety Plan and ensuring compliance with all applicable FDA regulations (21 CFR 111 and 117). Additionally, you will manage the site Quality Management System (QMS) and take responsibility for quality-related activities in warehouse and production operations, as well as working with co-manufacturers and managing supply chain preventive control, including approval and Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) compliance.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong culture of quality and food safety throughout the site.

• Be the site Preventive Controls Qualified Individual and manage the Food Safety Plan in accordance with regulatory standards.

• Manage the site Preventive Controls-based Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS), including SOPs, change control, training, and document control.

• Oversee training programs for GMPs, HACCP/Food Safety, and Food Defense/Food Fraud.

• Manage validation and verification activities, including sanitation validation, internal inspections, and environmental monitoring.

• Manage the recall program and ensure traceability is maintained throughout the supply chain.

• Manage contractors associated with food safety such as Pest Control, Sanitation, and uniforms.

• Review and approve production batch records to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.

• Handle production nonconformities in accordance with site SOPs, and manage deviations, corrective, and preventive actions as applicable.

• Lead investigations into incidents, quality issues, and complaints.

• Oversee QA processes related to the on-site warehouse, including receiving, sampling, repacking, and storage.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related technical field (advanced degree preferred).

• Minimum 10 years of progressive quality assurance experience in food, dietary supplements, or ingredient manufacturing.

• Deep working knowledge of 21 CFR 117 and familiarity with 21 CFR 111.

• PCQI certified with experience in overseeing product release, production records review, and QA in a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of supplier quality management and FSVP requirements.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); project management tools are a plus.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

This is an on-site position, with work hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The environment is focused on ensuring quality and safety in a manufacturing setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hadley, Massachusetts.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

health, vision, dental, 401k, pto, bonus package

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hadley,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2025.

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