Site Quality Manager
Site Quality Manager
Location: within 1 hour of Raleigh
We are seeking an experienced Site Quality Manager to lead the Quality function for a 200-person food & beverage manufacturing facility. This individual will oversee both the QA and QC teams, with responsibility for a Quality organization of 20+ employees supporting a 24/7, four-shift manufacturing operation.
This position will report directly to the Plant Manager and serve as a key member of the site leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a 20+ person QA/QC organization across four manufacturing shifts.
- Provide overall leadership for site quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain and continuously improve HACCP, GMP, food safety, and quality management programs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable FDA, FSMA, HACCP, GFSI, SQF/BRCGS, and customer requirements.
- Lead internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
- Oversee investigations, root cause analysis, CAPAs, complaints, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
- Establish and monitor Quality KPIs and drive continuous improvement across the operation.
- Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Plant Leadership to address quality and food safety issues.
- Coach and develop Quality leaders and team members while building a strong site-wide quality culture.
Qualifications
- Strong Quality leadership experience within food & beverage manufacturing is required.
- Prior experience managing QA/QC teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
- Must be an experienced people manager with a track record of developing teams and other leaders.
- Experience supporting a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, Quality, or a related field preferred.
Position Details
- Location: Fully onsite
- Facility: Approximately 200 employees
- Team: 20+ QA/QC employees
- Schedule: 24/7 manufacturing operation with four shifts
- Reports to: Plant Manager
- Relocation: Relocation assistance available for qualified non-local candidates
Why This Opportunity?
This is a highly visible leadership role with ownership of the entire site Quality function. The Site Quality Manager will have the opportunity to lead a substantial team, partner directly with the Plant Manager, and make a significant impact on the site's food safety, quality performance, and overall operational excellence.
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