Senior Manager, Quality Assurance - La Porte - Alpha Baking

    Alpha Baking
    Alpha Baking La Porte

    6 days ago

    Description


    Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead, coach, and develop the QA team to ensure strong execution of quality and food safety responsibilities across all shifts.

    • Ensure compliance with applicable FDA, USDA, and state food safety regulations and customer requirements.

    • Oversee facility audits including third-party certifications (e.g., BRC, SQF, AIB), customer inspections, and internal GMP reviews.

    • Manage and continuously improve programs related to HACCP, HARPC, allergen control, sanitation, pest control, traceability, and product hold/release.

    • Collaborate with Operations, R&D, Maintenance, and Sanitation to proactively resolve quality issues and drive root cause corrective actions.

    • Lead or support investigations related to product complaints, deviations, and non-conformances.

    • Ensure documentation and data integrity across all QA systems, including product testing, calibration records, and process control charts.

    • Develop and monitor quality KPIs and present metrics to plant and corporate leadership.

    • Partner with HR to ensure QA training programs are maintained and effectively implemented.

    • Support implementation of corporate and customer-driven quality initiatives at the site level.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field.

    • Minimum 5–7 years of progressive QA/Food Safety experience in a food manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

    • Strong knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulatory compliance.

    • Experience with bakery or high-volume food manufacturing environments strongly preferred.

    • Demonstrated success leading teams and managing third-party audits.

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven decision-making required.

    • Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills.

    • Proficiency with QA software systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Plex, etc.).

    Working Conditions

    • Based full-time on-site at the LaPorte Bakery.

    • Must be available to support QA coverage across all shifts as needed. xhuatnn

    • Exposure to a manufacturing environment with variable temperatures and allergens.

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