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QA Manager – Food Safety & QualityBridor USA is seeking an experienced QA Manager – Food Safety & Quality to lead Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Quality Control, and regulatory compliance at its high-volume manufacturing facility in Vineland, New Jersey. We are looking for an established food manufacturing quality leader with significant experience in a large-scale production environment and strong working knowledge of BRCGS and GFSI food safety systems.This individual must be able to build strong partnerships with Operations while maintaining the independence and authority of the Quality function. The successful candidate will be comfortable making difficult decisions, challenging production when necessary, and standing firm when legitimate food safety or product-quality concerns exist.Key ResponsibilitiesQuality & Food SafetyLead the facility's Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Quality Control programsMaintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System and Food Safety Management SystemEnsure compliance with FDA, FSMA, HACCP, GMP, BRCGS, customer, and Bridor requirementsOversee HACCP, Preventive Controls, Environmental Monitoring, Allergen Management, Food Defense, Traceability, Recall, Supplier Quality, and related programsMaintain a strong presence on the production floor and serve as the facility's Quality and Food Safety subject-matter expertMake appropriate product hold, disposition, escalation, and production-related quality decisionsAudit & Regulatory ComplianceLead customer, regulatory, and third-party certification auditsMaintain continuous BRCGS and regulatory audit readinessCoordinate audit preparation, corrective actions, documentation, and follow-upLead mock recalls, traceability exercises, and investigations involving significant food safety or quality issuesEnsure quality records, procedures, and supporting documentation remain accurate and currentOperations Partnership & Continuous ImprovementPartner closely with Operations, Sanitation, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and R&DWork collaboratively to resolve manufacturing issues without compromising food safety or quality standardsConfidently challenge or escalate production decisions when food safety, regulatory compliance, or product integrity may be at riskLead Root Cause Analysis and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activitiesAnalyze quality trends, customer complaints, audit findings, and manufacturing data to identify improvement opportunitiesSupport initiatives to reduce waste, improve process controls, and strengthen manufacturing performanceCustomer & Supplier QualitySupport supplier qualification, approval, monitoring, and performance programsLead investigations involving customer complaints, nonconforming products, deviations, and other quality concernsEnsure investigations are thorough, properly documented, and supported by effective corrective actionsSupport new product introductions, process changes, and commercialization activities from a Quality and Food Safety perspectiveTeam LeadershipLead, coach, mentor, and develop the facility's Quality teamEstablish clear performance expectations, accountability, and employee development plansBuild a knowledgeable and confident Quality organization capable of supporting a high-volume manufacturing operationPromote collaboration while ensuring Quality team members have the confidence to raise and escalate concerns when appropriateRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline10+ years of progressive Quality Assurance and Food Safety experience in food manufacturingSignificant experience working within a large-scale, high-volume food manufacturing environmentDemonstrated career progression and sustained responsibility within food manufacturing Quality functions5+ years of experience leading and developing Quality teamsStrong hands-on experience with BRCGS and/or comparable GFSI certification standardsExperience leading customer, regulatory, and third-party certification auditsStrong knowledge of FDA regulations, FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, Environmental Monitoring, Allergen Management, Sanitation, Root Cause Analysis, and CAPADemonstrated ability to work effectively with Operations while maintaining appropriate Quality authority and independenceProven ability to make difficult decisions and confidently challenge or escalate production activities when food safety or product quality is at riskStrong leadership, communication, analytical, organizational, and decision-making skillsRequired CertificationsHACCP certificationPreventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certificationSQF Practitioner certification or comparable GFSI/BRCGS experiencePreferred QualificationsExperience within a BRCGS-certified food manufacturing facilityBakery, frozen foods, dairy, protein, beverage, or similar high-volume food manufacturing experienceExperience with automated production and packaging operationsInternal Auditor certificationLean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or comparable continuous-improvement experienceERP or electronic Quality Management System experienceWhy Join Bridor?Lead the Quality and Food Safety function for an established and growing U.S. manufacturing operationInfluence facility strategy, product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational performancePartner directly with local and North American leadershipHelp shape the quality culture of a company recognized for premium bakery products and manufacturing innovationParticipate in new product, process-improvement, and business-growth initiativesDevelop professionally within an international organization that supports internal growth and career advancementBenefitsAnnual performance bonus opportunityMedical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid life insuranceCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage401(k) retirement plan with company matchPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee referral programCareer development and advancement opportunitiesWork EnvironmentThis position is based within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and requires regular presence on the production floor.The QA Manager must be able to work safely around production equipment, ingredients, allergens, refrigerated or freezer areas, and varying temperatures. Occasional evening, overnight, weekend, or holiday support may be required for production needs, audits, customer visits, investigations, or other operational requirements.Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Work Authorization: Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States.Bridor USA is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Worksite address
vineland, NJ, 08360, US
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