Quality Assurance Manager / Food Safety

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for managing quality-control activities within McLane Global distribution center operations, with a strong focus on food safety, regulatory compliance, quality audits, employee training, corrective actions, and KPI reporting . The role works closely with Distribution Center Operations to identify, prevent, and resolve quality issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned Quality Assurance staff and support personnel .
• Partner closely with Distribution Center Operations to identify, resolve, and prevent quality issues.
• Conduct product quality surveillance throughout warehouse/operations areas.
• Perform daily quality audits , collect data, and present quality KPIs.
• Provide floor coverage, training, coaching, and oversight for QA technicians.
• Conduct weekly and monthly food-safety audits .
• Develop and monitor corrective action plans , including follow-up with departments to ensure completion.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state/local food-safety regulations and company policies .
• Develop and maintain SOPs and related training programs .
• Prepare daily/weekly reports covering Food Safety, Safety, Training, and other KPIs .
• Communicate quality and safety results across departments.
• Participate in special projects involving:
• Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP)
• Shelf-life programs
• Product quality specifications
• Product sampling
• Food-safety initiatives

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in:
• Food Science
• Microbiology
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Related scientific field
• 4+ years of Quality Assurance experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• HACCP knowledge/certification
• PCQI preferred
• GFSI practitioner or equivalent preferred
• Internal Auditor experience/certification preferred, particularly:
• ISO 22000
• FSSC 22000
• PrimusGFS

Benefits

salary of $86,000–$106,000