Quality Manager Recruitment
QA Manager & Quality Manager Recruitment for US Food Manufacturing
QA Manager & Quality Manager Recruitment for US Food Manufacturing
QA Managers and Quality Managers own day-to-day food safety execution in US food manufacturing — running HACCP and PCQI programs, leading internal audits, preparing for SQF and customer audits, and managing CAPA from corrective action through to closure. Our search finds detail-driven leaders who can hold the line on non-conformances, drive root-cause discipline (5 Why, fishbone, DMAIC), and embed a true food safety culture across hourly and salaried teams.
QA Manager & Quality Manager Recruitment for US Food Manufacturing
QA Managers and Quality Managers own day-to-day food safety execution in US food manufacturing — running HACCP and PCQI programs, leading internal audits, preparing for SQF and customer audits, and managing CAPA from corrective action through to closure. Our search finds detail-driven leaders who can hold the line on non-conformances, drive root-cause discipline (5 Why, fishbone, DMAIC), and embed a true food safety culture across hourly and salaried teams.
Typical Quality Manager Requirements:
5+ years QA leadership in US food manufacturing. PCQI certification. HACCP Lead Instructor or equivalent. SQF Practitioner or Lead Auditor (BRCGS, FSSC 22000 also valuable). Strong CAPA, non-conformance, and root-cause analysis discipline. Internal audit program ownership. Supplier approval and monitoring experience. Traceability and recall-readiness exercises. Team leadership of 3–10 QA personnel. Comfortable leading through FDA and USDA inspections.
Sector-Specific QA Roles:
Bakery QA Manager. Meat, Poultry, and Seafood QA Manager. Dairy QA Manager. Confectionery QA Manager. Ready Meals QA Manager. Frozen Foods QA Manager. Beverage QA Manager. Plant-Based Protein QA Manager. Pet Food QA Manager.
Base Salary Ranges (2026):
Northeast: $110,000 – $145,000
Midwest: $95,000 – $128,000
Southeast: $90,000 – $122,000
West Coast: $115,000 – $150,000
Add 8–15% target bonus, 401(k) match, full benefits.
Why Our QA Manager Recruitment Works:
QA Managers are the day-to-day guardians of food safety in US food manufacturing. Our candidates have run SQF and customer audits, closed FDA and USDA inspection observations, managed non-conformances to root cause, and maintained quality systems across multi-shift operations. With Williams365 you have a full 12 months to evaluate their performance through at least one complete audit cycle and peak production season.
Typical Benefits:
Annual bonus 8–15%. 401(k) with 4–6% employer match. Full medical, dental, and vision. Life and disability insurance. 15–20 days PTO plus paid holidays. SQF / PCQI / IFT certification support. Relocation package for plant-based roles.
Key Success Metrics We Evaluate:
SQF / BRCGS / FSSC audit scores maintained or improved. Zero critical non-conformances. Year-on-year reduction in major non-conformances. Customer audit pass rate (95%+ target). FDA / USDA inspection observation closure rate. Mock-audit effectiveness. CAPA closure time. Internal-audit completion rate.
Typical Quality Manager Requirements:
5+ years QA leadership in US food manufacturing. PCQI certification. HACCP Lead Instructor or equivalent. SQF Practitioner or Lead Auditor (BRCGS, FSSC 22000 also valuable). Strong CAPA, non-conformance, and root-cause analysis discipline. Internal audit program ownership. Supplier approval and monitoring experience. Traceability and recall-readiness exercises. Team leadership of 3–10 QA personnel. Comfortable leading through FDA and USDA inspections.
Typical Benefits:
Annual bonus 8–15%. 401(k) with 4–6% employer match. Full medical, dental, and vision. Life and disability insurance. 15–20 days PTO plus paid holidays. SQF / PCQI / IFT certification support. Relocation package for plant-based roles.
Why Our QA Manager Recruitment Works:
QA Managers are the day-to-day guardians of food safety in US food manufacturing. Our candidates have run SQF and customer audits, closed FDA and USDA inspection observations, managed non-conformances to root cause, and maintained quality systems across multi-shift operations. With Williams365 you have a full 12 months to evaluate their performance through at least one complete audit cycle and peak production season.
Base Salary Ranges (2026):
Northeast: $110,000 – $145,000
Midwest: $95,000 – $128,000
Southeast: $90,000 – $122,000
West Coast: $115,000 – $150,000
Add 8–15% target bonus, 401(k) match, full benefits.
Sector-Specific QA Roles:
Bakery QA Manager. Meat, Poultry, and Seafood QA Manager. Dairy QA Manager. Confectionery QA Manager. Ready Meals QA Manager. Frozen Foods QA Manager. Beverage QA Manager. Plant-Based Protein QA Manager. Pet Food QA Manager.
Key Success Metrics We Evaluate:
SQF / BRCGS / FSSC audit scores maintained or improved. Zero critical non-conformances. Year-on-year reduction in major non-conformances. Customer audit pass rate (95%+ target). FDA / USDA inspection observation closure rate. Mock-audit effectiveness. CAPA closure time. Internal-audit completion rate.
Typical Quality Manager Requirements:
5+ years QA leadership in US food manufacturing. PCQI certification. HACCP Lead Instructor or equivalent. SQF Practitioner or Lead Auditor (BRCGS, FSSC 22000 also valuable). Strong CAPA, non-conformance, and root-cause analysis discipline. Internal audit program ownership. Supplier approval and monitoring experience. Traceability and recall-readiness exercises. Team leadership of 3–10 QA personnel. Comfortable leading through FDA and USDA inspections.
Base Salary Ranges (2026):
Northeast: $110,000 – $145,000
Midwest: $95,000 – $128,000
Southeast: $90,000 – $122,000
West Coast: $115,000 – $150,000
Add 8–15% target bonus, 401(k) match, full benefits.
Typical Benefits:
Annual bonus 8–15%. 401(k) with 4–6% employer match. Full medical, dental, and vision. Life and disability insurance. 15–20 days PTO plus paid holidays. SQF / PCQI / IFT certification support. Relocation package for plant-based roles.
Sector-Specific QA Roles:
Bakery QA Manager. Meat, Poultry, and Seafood QA Manager. Dairy QA Manager. Confectionery QA Manager. Ready Meals QA Manager. Frozen Foods QA Manager. Beverage QA Manager. Plant-Based Protein QA Manager. Pet Food QA Manager.
Why Our QA Manager Recruitment Works:
QA Managers are the day-to-day guardians of food safety in US food manufacturing. Our candidates have run SQF and customer audits, closed FDA and USDA inspection observations, managed non-conformances to root cause, and maintained quality systems across multi-shift operations. With Williams365 you have a full 12 months to evaluate their performance through at least one complete audit cycle and peak production season.
Key Success Metrics We Evaluate:
SQF / BRCGS / FSSC audit scores maintained or improved. Zero critical non-conformances. Year-on-year reduction in major non-conformances. Customer audit pass rate (95%+ target). FDA / USDA inspection observation closure rate. Mock-audit effectiveness. CAPA closure time. Internal-audit completion rate.
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