• Quality Manager

    Actalent (Hadley, MA)


    For immediate consideration, please email resume to [email protected]! I will be conducting the phone screen for this role!

     

    Job Title: Quality Manager

    Job Description

    The Quality Manager will lead all site-level quality and food safety operations at a Massachusetts manufacturing site specializing in annatto-derived ingredients through distillation. This position serves as the site authority on quality systems and regulatory compliance. The role includes overseeing the implementation of the Food Safety Plan, ensuring compliance with all applicable FDA regulations (21 CFR 111 and 117), and managing the site Quality Management System (QMS). Additionally, the Quality Manager will have quality responsibilities for warehouse and production activities, work with co-manufacturers, and be responsible for supply chain preventive control, including approval and Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) compliance.

    Responsibilities

    + Promote a strong culture of quality and food safety throughout the site.

    + Serve as the site Preventive Controls Qualified Individual and manage the Food Safety Plan in accordance with regulatory requirements.

    + Manage the site's Preventive Controls-based Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS), including SOPs, change control, training, and document control.

    + Oversee training programs for GMPs, HACCP/Food Safety, and Food Defense/Food Fraud.

    + Manage validation and verification activities of the site, including sanitation validation and verification, internal inspections, and environmental monitoring.

    + Oversee the recall program and ensure traceability is maintained throughout the supply chain.

    + Manage contractors associated with food safety, such as Pest Control, Sanitation, and uniforms.

    + Review and approve production batch records, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.

    + Handle production nonconformities in accordance with site SOPs and manage deviations, corrective, and preventive actions.

    + Lead investigations into incidents, quality issues, and complaints.

    + Oversee QA processes related to the on-site warehouse, including receiving, sampling, repacking, and storage.

    Essential Skills

    + Quality assurance

    + Quality control

    + Quality management

    + Food safety

    + Experience in Food and Beverage industry

    + Knowledge of 21 CFR 111 and 21 CFR 117

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, biology, or related technical field (advanced degree preferred)

    + Minimum 10 years of progressive quality assurance experience in food, dietary supplements, or ingredient manufacturing

    + PCQI certified with experience in overseeing product release, production records review, and QA in a manufacturing environment

    + Knowledge of supplier quality management and FSVP requirements

    + Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); project management tools a plus

    + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

     

    Work Environment

     

    The role is based on-site, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Hadley, MA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

     

    health, vision, dental, 401k, bonus program

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Hadley,MA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 4, 2026.

    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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.