Quality Manager

Role Overview:

The Quality Manager will lead the food safety and quality programs, ensuring compliance with SQF, HACCP, FSPCA, and other regulatory standards. This hands-on role manages personnel, oversees production compliance, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate balances strategic oversight with operational execution, thrives in a fast-paced bakery environment, and has strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

.Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in food manufacturing (bakery preferred) in quality or food safety leadership roles.
• Certified SQF Practitioner, PCQI, FSPCA, HACCP, or equivalent certifications.
• Comfortable working on the manufacturing floor and performing hands-on quality activities.
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring, allergen programs, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership skills, including team coaching, training, and performance management.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and budgets efficiently.
• High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable acting with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality in high-pressure situations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Food Safety Programs:
  Manage the SQF, HACCP, FSPCA, and internal audit programs across all bakery sites.
• Oversee Production Compliance:
  Approve raw materials and finished product releases and validate production processes.
• Manage Complaint Program:
  Track, investigate, and report quality or food safety complaints to management.
• Employee Development:
  Train, coach, and develop staff; manage disciplinary processes and performance reviews.
• Environmental Programs:
  Oversee yeast, mold, Listeria, Salmonella, water, and air monitoring programs.
• Documentation & Records:
  Ensure all food safety, quality, water, and air supply documentation is accurate and audit ready.
• Cross-Functional Support:
  Collaborate with maintenance, production, and senior management on preventative programs and crisis response.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify gaps, implement corrective actions, and support operational enhancements.
• Backup Responsibilities:
  Serve as backup HACCP coordinator, FSPCA lead, SQF lead, and internal auditor as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

About Grit Staffing and HR Solutions:

GRIT Staffing & HR Solutions is a boutique recruiting and HR consulting firm founded and led by seasoned Senior HR leaders. We partner with top companies to place high-performing professionals in legal, HR, supply chain, operations and C-Suite corporate roles. Unlike traditional recruiters, we act as strategic partners and extensions of our clients' teams, leveraging our deep HR expertise to support talent strategy, workforce planning, and organizational growth. By combining hands-on experience with agility and insight, we help companies build strong, high-performing teams that drive business success.

GRIT Staffing & HR Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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