Description
AppleOne is proud to present:
We are a fast-growing meat packaging company committed to delivering the highest quality and safest products to our customers. We operate under strict food safety standards and are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager who shares our passion for excellence and regulatory compliance.
Position Overview
As the QA Manager, you will lead our food safety and quality assurance programs to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and build a culture of food safety throughout our facility. You’ll manage both day-to-day sanitation and long-term strategic quality initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily sanitation and food safety, ensuring strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Drive improvements in product quality and support continuous process enhancements
Coordinate with third-party labs for sample testing and manage testing submissions
Identify and resolve quality and safety issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions
Lead and prepare for SQF and other third-party & regulatory audits; perform supplier audits as needed
Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, state/federal agencies, and certifiers (e.g. Halal, Organic)
Maintain all prerequisite food safety programs such as HACCP, SSOPs, allergen control, and GMPs
Conduct monitoring, verification, and validation of our SQF and HACCP programs
Develop, maintain, and verify SOPs that impact food safety and quality
Manage documentation for new product launches (formulations, labels, specs, nutrition facts)
Oversee wastewater, SWPP, and hazardous waste disposal programs
Ensure equipment calibration and validation are current and well-documented
Provide food safety and quality training to employees
Collaborate with other departments (IT, production, maintenance, capital projects)
Develop and manage the annual QA budget, including staffing and resources
Conduct risk assessments for facility sanitation and new equipment / construction
Communicate quality-related issues to plant leadership and senior management
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field
5–10 years of progressive experience in quality control or food safety, preferably in a meat manufacturing or processing environment
HACCP Practitioner certification required
Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance (USDA, FDA), HACCP, GMP, SSOPs, SQF
Experience managing audits and working with third-party certifiers
Strong Excel and data management skills
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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