Food Quality Assurance Manager

Description

• Own day to day quality and food safety operations for the plant
• Partner with QA Systems Coordinator to manage the QA department
• Develop, implement, and refine plant QA policies and procedures
• Ensure execution of Total Plant Quality
• Drive process improvements within production areas
• Lead GMP, Food Safety, and Quality System audits (monthly)
• Lead and manage: o HACCP program o FSMA Food Safety Plans o Allergen, Food Defense, and Pest Control programs
• Oversee non conforming product investigations and corrective actions
• Support R D on new product development
• Manage lab compliance, testing protocols, and staff training
• Coach and develop QA staff toward a Quality Assurance focus vs. control-only model
• Spend significant time on the production floor partnering with Operations
• Additional responsibilities as assigned Skills Quality assurance, Gmp, food quality, Food science, HACCP, Sop, Inspection, viscosity, batch record Top Skills Details Quality assurance,Gmp,food quality,Food science,HACCP Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Strong emphasis on teamwork across the organization
• Significant experience in a food production environment
• Food safety & quality systems experience
• Working knowledge of: o GMPs, Sanitation, Pest Control o SOPs, Allergen Control o FSMA, HACCP, Food Defense
• FSMA and HACCP certifications required on Day 1
• Understanding of process control, chemistry, and food processing equipment
• 5+ years of supervisory experience managing food quality across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts
• Strong communication, decision making, and organizational skills Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brockton, MA.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $67.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Brockton,MA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.