Join a mission-driven team shaping the future of food safety and quality!
Are you a seasoned quality professional passionate about food safety, regulatory excellence, and continuous improvement? We’re looking for a Quality Manager to lead quality and compliance operations at our Massachusetts manufacturing site, where we produce annatto-derived ingredients through cutting-edge distillation processes.
This is your opportunity to make a real impact—own the site’s quality systems, drive regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of excellence across production, warehousing, and the supply chain.
🔍 What You’ll DoChampion a culture of quality and food safety across the site.Serve as the Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and lead the implementation of the Food Safety Plan.Oversee the Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS), including SOPs, training, change control, and documentation.Lead GMP, HACCP, Food Defense, and Food Fraud training programs.Manage sanitation validation, internal inspections, and environmental monitoring.Own the recall program and ensure full traceability across the supply chain.Collaborate with contractors (pest control, sanitation, uniforms) to maintain high standards.Review and approve production batch records and manage nonconformities and CAPAs.Investigate quality issues and customer complaints with a root-cause mindset.Oversee QA processes for warehouse operations including receiving, sampling, and storage.🧠What You BringBachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field (advanced degree a plus).10+ years of progressive experience in quality assurance within food, dietary supplements, or ingredient manufacturing.PCQI certification and hands-on experience with FDA regulations (21 CFR 111 & 117).Strong knowledge of FSVP and supplier quality management.Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with project management tools.💼 Job DetailsLocation: On-site in Hadley, MASchedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PMJob Type: Permanent, Full-TimeSalary Range: $130,000 – $140,000/yearBenefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401(k)📅 Application DeadlineApply by September 19, 2025 to be considered for this exciting opportunity!
🚀 Ready to Lead Quality with Purpose?If you're ready to take ownership of quality systems and drive excellence in a collaborative, science-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $140000.00/yr.
Health, Vision, Dental, 401k,
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hadley,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.
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