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Seeking a Dynamic Regional Quality Assurance Manager (Restaurants)
The Regional Quality Assurance Manager (Restaurants) is responsible for developing and maintaining QA programs that meet FDA, corporate, and customer requirements. This role ensures the quality and safety of supplied goods while supporting the Corporate Safety Program. A strong understanding of HACCP, the FDA Food Code, and local regulatory requirements is essential, along with a background in food service, quality assurance, and food safety management systems.
Regional Quality Assurance Manager Benefits:
- Competitive salary with achievable bonus structure (25% of salary)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
Quality Assurance Manager Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements food safety and quality programs to support operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and compliance.
- Maintains and updates the Food Safety Plan, identifying deficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
- Ensures compliance with HACCP, GMPs, sanitation, and supply chain preventive controls in accordance with USDA, FDA, FSIS, FSMA, and corporate standards.
- Oversees allergen preventive controls, ensuring accurate labeling and preventing cross-contact.
- Manages product recall programs and ensures full traceability of raw materials and finished products.
- Ensures labeling accuracy for allergens, ingredients, and nutritional information.
- Leads food safety audits conducted by regulatory and third-party agencies.
- Responds to customer safety and quality concerns.
- Supports the company’s safety initiatives, including injury prevention and compliance tracking.
Regional Quality Assurance Manager Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Food Safety within a manufacturing or food service setting.
- Experience in prepared food manufacturing is a plus.
- Expertise in HACCP program development and FSMA compliance.
- Certifications in HACCP, Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI), and GFSI auditing required.
- Strong knowledge of third-party audit and GFSI program requirements.
- Experience in food processing and distribution regulations (FDA, USDA/FSIS).
- Proven ability to develop and motivate teams.
- Background in food safety/QA within areas such as meat, poultry, seafood, processed foods, or distribution.
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, food technology, or a related field preferred.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic corporate environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn industry-specific software.
- Strong communication, coaching, data management, and technical writing skills.
If you're ready to assist multiple dynamic dining operations and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you. Join our team and help shape the culinary experience in the southeast!
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 156467
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Nathan DeWitt