Manager, Quality Assurance & Packaging

Job Description

Job Description

Manager, Quality Assurance & Packaging

Key Responsibilities

• Develop & oversee QA systems including HACCP, allergen controls, CAPA.
• Audit packaging processes—internal, supplier, and co-manufacturing.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF, and other food safety regulations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams: Packaging Engineering, R& D, Procurement, Operations.
• Manage Quality Assurance team—including site QA professionals and contractors.
• Conduct internal audits, supplier audits, and manage Corrective & Preventive Actions.
• Implement packaging quality processes, tracking metrics and continuous improvement projects.
• Manage CAPAs, consumer complaint investigations, and root-cause analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Packaging, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8+ years in QA roles within food/packaging; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, SQF, FDA, GMP.
• Experience with packaging materials, barrier specifications, shelf-life validation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient in audit processes and documentation (SOPs, batch records).

Skills & Tools:

• HACCP, CAPA, internal / vendor auditing
• Statistical process control, KPI analysis
• Quality documentation and regulatory compliance
• Strong organizational and team-management capabilities