Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $130,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Relocation support
bonus potential
Career development opportunities
Job Description
This opportunity is with a leading dairy ingredients manufacturer located in Central California, known for its commitment to producing high-quality food and dairy products. The company operates in the food and dairy manufacturing sector, focusing on delivering safe, reliable, and nutritious dairy ingredients to a broad range of customers. The organization is expanding its operations and prioritizes quality assurance and food safety as central pillars of its production process and corporate philosophy. Dedicated to complying with all relevant food safety regulations and standards, the company places a high value on leadership that fosters continuous improvement and strong team engagement. This... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years experience in quality assurance within food manufacturing
- Direct responsibility for food safety and quality systems
- Knowledge of dairy or dairy ingredients manufacturing
- Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, FDA and USDA regulations
- Experience in sanitation and environmental monitoring
- Strong leadership and communication skills
Job Qualifications
- Prior leadership experience in food manufacturing
- Background in dairy or dairy ingredients manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of SQF, HACCP, FDA/USDA requirements, and third-party audit systems
- Experience with sanitation, environmental monitoring, and regulatory compliance
- Proven ability to train and develop teams to meet high standards
Job Duties
- Lead the company’s Food Safety and Quality Programs, including SQF, HACCP, USDA, and FDA compliance
- Guide, mentor, and develop QA supervisors, lab staff, and cross-functional teams
- Oversee sanitation, housekeeping, pest control, and hygiene zoning programs to ensure a safe, compliant facility
- Manage customer complaint investigations, non-conformance issues, and preventative actions
- Direct product traceability, recalls, and foreign material investigations
- Partner with production to strengthen quality systems and improve reliability of high-quality dairy ingredients
- Support regulatory and third-party audits, ensuring full compliance
- Monitor environmental programs, lead training workshops, and build a culture of food safety
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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