Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager

Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager 
Location: Columbia, MD 
Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 + Benefits
Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k, Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time | On-site 
Typical Hours: Monday–Friday; occasional after-hours for overseas coordination
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available

Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager Description

Our client, a leader in imported food and private-label products, is looking for a Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager to join their team in Columbia, MD. In this role, you will focus on quality systems, compliance documentation, lab-report analysis, product specifications, supplier compliance, and customer quality requirements. You will work closely with overseas suppliers and internal teams to investigate quality issues, follow up on corrective actions, and maintain food safety and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a background in QA/QC within food processing and be comfortable reviewing lab data and interfacing with overseas suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity to shape a growing QA program at one of the top U.S. food importers.

Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager Responsibilities

•    Develop and maintain food safety and quality systems, including HACCP, BRC, BAP, ASC, and MSC
•    Interpret lab reports to verify compliance with U.S. import regulations
•    Write and review product specifications and labeling to meet FDA and customer standards
•    Manage supplier social audits and corrective actions to meet responsible-sourcing requirements
•    Coordinate packaging and labeling reviews for U.S. market compliance
•    Lead third-party audit preparation, execution, and corrective action follow-up
•    Analyze QA and QC data to identify trends and drive improvements
•    Support traceability and sustainability initiatives across the supply chain
•    Communicate with U.S. customers on quality, recalls, and regulatory issues
•    Collaborate with procurement, sales, R&D, and logistics teams to align QA goals
•    Partner with overseas suppliers to ensure product and process compliance
•    Track changes in food safety regulations and recommend proactive measures
•    Work flexible hours to address urgent issues with global teams across time zones

Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager Qualifications

•    Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related science field required
•    5+ years of quality experience in food processing/production required
•    QA/QC experience in seafood importing, processing, or distribution required
•    Experience reviewing social audits and managing supplier corrective actions required
•    Experience reviewing lab test results and product specifications required
•    Strong attention to detail and communication skills required