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QA Manager

Quality Assurance

Anaheim , California, US

+ Added - 06/01/2026

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Pay Rate Low: 80000 | Pay Rate High: 100000

Quality Assurance Manager

**Company Overview:** Our client is a well-established specialty ingredient manufacturer serving the food and beverage industry. With a focus on innovation and quality excellence, they produce high-value color solutions and sweet ingredient systems for leading brands nationwide.

**Location:** Onsite in Anaheim, CA

**Compensation:** $80,000-$100,000k/year

**Type:** Direct-hire

**Hours:** M-F 8-5

Essential Duties:

+ Direct and oversee all quality assurance functions to maintain product safety, quality standards, and regulatory adherence throughout daily operations.

+ Manage the resolution of quality deviations, investigate customer feedback issues, and implement corrective and preventive measures.

+ Oversee quality control activities including inspection protocols, sample analysis, testing procedures, and approval processes for incoming materials, in-process production, and final products.

+ Maintain and enhance food safety management systems encompassing allergen management, sanitation verification, product traceability, and vendor approval programs.

+ Execute internal compliance assessments and provide support during regulatory inspections and third-party certification audits.

+ Develop and deliver training programs for quality personnel and manufacturing teams on quality systems and food safety requirements.

+ Manage quality records and documentation systems including production records, certificates of analysis, and deviation documentation.

+ Contribute to technical specification creation and updates for both new product launches and existing product portfolios, with emphasis on specialty color and confectionery ingredient applications.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Industrial Microbiology, Chemistry, or closely related scientific discipline strongly preferred.

+ Minimum 3 years of progressive quality assurance experience within food processing or ingredient manufacturing operations.

+ Comprehensive understanding of FDA regulatory framework, HACCP methodology, GMP requirements, and Global Food Safety Initiative standards (such as SQF or BRC certification schemes).

+ Demonstrated capability in root cause investigation techniques and corrective/preventive action system management.

+ Strong supervisory capabilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilities.

+ Proven ability to excel in a high-paced, collaborative production environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

+ HACCP certification or PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) credential.

+ SQF Practitioner or BRC auditor training.

_This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!_

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.