Quality Manager
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Quality Management System to ensure regulatory compliance and product consistency.
- Lead quality assurance and control protocols across raw materials, in-process checks, and finished products.
- Conduct audits, traceability checks, and corrective/preventive actions to address quality deviations.
- Manage product testing and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and readiness for audits or inspections.
- Collaborate with Operations to integrate quality improvements and lean principles into daily workflows.
- Train and mentor staff in quality standards, GMP, sanitation, and safety practices.
- Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, customers, and regulatory inspectors.
- Promote a plant-wide culture of quality and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
- 3–7 years of quality assurance experience in food manufacturing or production environments.
- Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, GFSI standards, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Leadership experience with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
Meet Your Recruiter
Nancy Rodriguez
Technical Recruiter
Nancy is a Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than five years of full-cycle recruiting experience. She supports Sterling’s Food & Beverage and Life Sciences divisions, helping connect qualified candidates with opportunities in highly specialized, fast-moving industries.
Nancy enjoys recruiting because of the meaningful impact she can make throughout the hiring process. She is passionate about guiding candidates through each step with clear communication, transparency, and support, helping make the interview process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
For Nancy, recruiting is about more than filling open roles. It is about creating a positive candidate experience, building trust, and helping people move forward with confidence in their careers.