Quality Control/Assurance (QC/QA) Manager

About the Role

SAM Nutrition is seeking an experienced Quality Control/Assurance (QC/QA) Manager to oversee and enhance our product safety and quality assurance programs. This role calls for a strategic leader who can manage compliance, drive accuracy and efficiency across quality control processes, and champion a culture of continuous improvement in product safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and growing company in the animal nutrition industry.

What You'll Do

- Supervise and mentor the quality team — setting clear objectives, managing performance, and providing ongoing training

- Oversee the entire product safety and quality assurance process, from raw material inspection through final product release, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations

- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and regulatory bodies, resolving issues and discrepancies in a timely and effective manner

- Prepare, analyze, and report on key product safety and quality metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement

- Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, and policies to ensure adherence to company guidelines and industry standards

- Conduct internal and external audits of production processes, raw materials, and finished goods to ensure compliance with statutory requirements

- Address and resolve escalated quality issues from internal and external sources

What You Bring

- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field

- Proven experience in a similar QA/QC role

- FSVP and/or PCQI certification preferred

- Strong knowledge of FSQA and USDA standards and practices

- Proficiency with quality management systems and data analysis tools

- Excellent leadership and organizational skills

- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

- Detail-oriented, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Physical Requirements

- Ability to sit for extended periods of time

- Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds

- Talking, hearing, and repetitive motion

- Eye, hand, and foot coordination

Why SAM Nutrition

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, development opportunities, and a supportive, collaborative work environment — all as part of a growing company making a real impact in the animal nutrition industry.

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance