A leading national distributor and manufacturer in the food ingredient industry is seeking a Quality & Food Safety Manager to lead safety and quality programs at their flagship manufacturing facility. Known for its strong culture, long-standing values, and commitment to excellence, the company fosters an environment where innovation and collaboration are encouraged—and where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
Quality Assurance Manager Responsibilities:
- Design, lead, and improve food safety and quality systems, including QMS, HACCP, HARPC, and GMPs
- Ensure full compliance with FDA, BRC, and other regulatory standards
- Lead audit prep and serve as primary contact for food safety and compliance matters
- Develop training programs and mentor team members in quality assurance
- Manage incident response, recalls, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain supplier and customer trust through best-in-class QA practices
- Quality Assurance Manager Requirements:
- 10+ years in Quality & Food Safety leadership, preferably in food ingredients
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results
- Deep knowledge of FDA regulations, GFSI schemes (FSSC 22000, BRC, SQF)
- Bachelor’s in Food Science or related field required (Master’s a plus)
- Certifications: HACCP, PCQI, Internal Auditor preferred
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.
