Senior Quality Assurance Manager

The Judge Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for a rapidly food manufacturing company located in the Pasadena, CA area!

Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead all food safety and quality programs, including SQF, HACCP, GMPs, sanitation, allergen control, supplier management, and employee training.
• Oversee audit preparation and compliance for SQF, USDA, FDA, customer, and third-party inspections.
• Manage product quality initiatives, microbiological testing, investigations, and corrective action programs.
• Maintain SOPs, quality documentation, specifications, labels, formulations, and nutritional information.
• Act as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and certification organizations.
• Ensure calibration, sanitation, environmental compliance, and facility food safety standards are consistently met.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts and support operational excellence across the plant.
• Supervise QA personnel, provide coaching, and manage department performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive QA or food safety experience within food manufacturing.
• Prior experience in a USDA-regulated processing environment required.
• HACCP certification and SQF Practitioner experience required.
• Strong understanding of USDA, FDA, GMP, and food safety regulations.
• Experience reviewing laboratory and microbiological testing data.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.