About this role
Position Summary
The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for managing quality-control activities within McLane Global distribution center operations, with a strong focus on food safety, regulatory compliance, quality audits, employee training, corrective actions, and KPI reporting . The role works closely with Distribution Center Operations to identify, prevent, and resolve quality issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage assigned Quality Assurance staff and support personnel .
- Partner closely with Distribution Center Operations to identify, resolve, and prevent quality issues.
- Conduct product quality surveillance throughout warehouse/operations areas.
- Perform daily quality audits , collect data, and present quality KPIs.
- Provide floor coverage, training, coaching, and oversight for QA technicians.
- Conduct weekly and monthly food-safety audits .
- Develop and monitor corrective action plans , including follow-up with departments to ensure completion.
- Help ensure compliance with federal, state/local food-safety regulations and company policies .
- Develop and maintain SOPs and related training programs .
- Prepare daily/weekly reports covering Food Safety, Safety, Training, and other KPIs .
- Communicate quality and safety results across departments.
- Participate in special projects involving:
- Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP)
- Shelf-life programs
- Product quality specifications
- Product sampling
- Food-safety initiatives
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred in:
- Food Science
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Related scientific field
- 4+ years of Quality Assurance experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- HACCP knowledge/certification
- PCQI preferred
- GFSI practitioner or equivalent preferred
- Internal Auditor experience/certification preferred, particularly:
- ISO 22000
- FSSC 22000
- PrimusGFS
Benefits
salary of $86,000–$106,000