Quality Manager – Food & Ingredient Manufacturing Location: Hadley, MA (100% Onsite) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Permanent Position | Lead Site-Level Quality Operations Be the Driving Force Behind Quality & Safety Excellence Are you a seasoned quality professional ready to take ownership of site-level food safety and regulatory compliance? Join our innovative manufacturing team in Hadley, MA, where we produce annatto-derived ingredients through advanced distillation processes. As our Quality Manager, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things quality, leading initiatives that ensure product integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and is passionate about building strong quality systems from the ground up. What You’ll Do + Champion 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. + Manage the Food Safety & Quality Management System (FSQMS) including SOPs, training, change control, and documentation. + Oversee GMP, HACCP, Food Defense, and Food Fraud training programs. + Lead sanitation validation, internal inspections, and environmental monitoring. + Manage traceability and recall programs across the supply chain. + Supervise contractors (pest control, sanitation, uniforms) and ensure compliance. + Review and approve production batch records and handle nonconformities. + Lead investigations into quality issues and customer complaints. + Oversee QA processes for warehouse operations including receiving, sampling, and storage. What You Bring + Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field (advanced degree preferred). + 10+ years of progressive experience in quality assurance within food, dietary supplements, or ingredient manufacturing. + PCQI certification and deep knowledge of 21 CFR 117 and familiarity with 21 CFR 111. + Proven experience in supplier quality management and FSVP compliance. + Strong leadership, documentation, and communication skills. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools. Why You’ll Love This Role + Be the site authority on quality and regulatory compliance. + Work in a collaborative, science-driven environment. + Lead meaningful initiatives that directly impact product safety and customer trust. + Enjoy a stable weekday schedule with a supportive team. + Join a company that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement. Ready to lead with quality at the core? Apply today and help us deliver safe, high-quality ingredients that make a difference. 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. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.