PideStaff is looking for a Quality Control Manager Essential Functions Establish and execute the organization's quality and food safety strategy in alignment with business objectives. Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of company-wide quality management systems. Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, providing expert guidance on quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Develop annual quality objectives, departmental goals, and performance metrics to support organizational growth. Build and maintain a culture of quality, accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement. Oversee all quality assurance, quality control, laboratory, regulatory, sanitation, and food safety programs. Ensure compliance with all applicable FDA, USDA, FSMA, HACCP, SQF, GMP, OSHA, and customer requirements. Lead implementation, validation, verification, and maintenance of the SQF Food Safety Program. Direct internal auditing programs and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Manage customer audits, third-party certification audits, and regulatory inspections. Serve as the company's primary contact with regulatory agencies and certification bodies. Monitor changes in food safety regulations and quality standards and ensure organizational compliance. Manage product recalls, investigations, traceability exercises, and regulatory responses when necessary. Ensure documentation and recordkeeping systems meet regulatory and customer requirements. Lead root cause investigations for non-conformances, customer complaints, food safety incidents, and quality deviations. Utilize statistical analysis and data-driven methodologies to improve product quality and operational performance. Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to quality, food safety, customer satisfaction, and compliance. Partner with Operations, Research & Development, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and HR to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and development for quality management personnel. Build high-performing quality teams through recruitment, training, succession planning, and performance management. Ensure employees receive appropriate food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance training. Promote cross-functional collaboration to achieve quality and operational objectives. Oversee supplier quality programs, supplier approvals, and vendor audits. Partner with customers and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and strengthen business relationships. Develop and manage departmental budgets. Identify opportunities to improve product quality while reducing waste, customer complaints, and operational costs. Evaluate and recommend investments in quality systems, laboratory equipment, and technology improvements. Lead crisis management activities related to food safety and quality events. Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained, calibrated, and operating effectively. Perform other duties as assigned by executive leadership. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in food science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related scientific discipline. Minimum 10 years of progressive quality leadership experience within food, beverage, pet food, pharmaceutical, or consumer products manufacturing. Minimum 5 years of senior management experience leading quality and food safety teams. Certified PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual). HACCP Certification. SQF Practitioner Certification or equivalent experience managing GFSI-certified programs. Extensive experience working with FDA, USDA, FSMA, GMP, and food safety regulations. Bilingual English/Spanish required. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex quality, food safety, regulatory, and operational information to a diverse workforce in both English and Spanish. Preferred Master's degree in food science, Business Administration, or related field. ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM), CQE, or equivalent certification. Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities. Experience implementing enterprise quality systems and digital quality management tools. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (Required) Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification. HACCP Certification. SQF Practitioner certification or the ability to obtain certification within a specified timeframe. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record for business travel, if required. (Preferred) Certified Quality Manager (CQM), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or other ASQ certification. Advanced food safety, auditing, or regulatory compliance certifications. Lead Auditor certification for GFSI-recognized food safety standards (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, etc.). For immediate consideration please call PrideStaff 559-432-2022