Quality Manager(Food Manufacturing) Clearbridge Executive Search Elkridge, MD Job Details Full-time $110,000 - $120,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Biology Food safety management Food processing Food processing plant experience Team leadership Quality control audit Manufacturing facility experience Bachelor's degree Food & beverage production Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production Environmental monitoring Food safety auditing Audit support Full Job Description Quality Manager(Food Manufacturing) 5+ years food safety or quality assurance experience in food manufacturing Experience in USDA FSIS or FDA‑regulated operations

Benefits:

Health insurance, 401(k) + match, paid time off, vacation Lead food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, sanitation oversight, and continuous improvement in a

USDA/FDA

‑regulated food manufacturing facility. This is a plant leadership role requiring audit readiness, deviation investigation, and cross‑functional collaboration with operations, sanitation, maintenance, and procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and improve food safety and quality management systems Serve as SQF Practitioner or site SQF leader Prepare for and manage regulatory, customer, and third‑party audits Maintain HACCP plans, food safety plans, SOPs, SSOPs, and compliance records Oversee quality controls for ready‑to‑eat and ready‑to‑cook products Manage supplier approval, risk assessments, and corrective actions Investigate deviations, complaints, and regulatory observations with root‑cause analysis and CAPA Lead recall readiness, mock recalls, and traceability exercises Recruit, train, and coach Quality team members Provide food safety training to production and sanitation staff

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, biology, chemistry, or related field Internal auditor, food defense, or food fraud training 5+ years food safety or quality assurance experience in food manufacturing Experience in USDA FSIS or FDA‑regulated operations HACCP and FSMA preventive controls knowledge Audit preparation and corrective action experience Supervisory or cross‑functional leadership experience Strong communication, organization, and recordkeeping skills HACCP certification, SQF Practitioner experience Experience with RTE/RTC foods, sanitation verification, environmental monitoring, and high‑pressure processing

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person