Quality Manager
Company: Kane Partners LLC
Location: Myerstown
Posted on: June 28, 2025
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Job Description:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Manager
to lead our quality assurance and food safety programs at a
high-volume processing facility. This is a critical leadership role
responsible for ensuring our products meet the highest standards of
safety, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. The ideal
candidate will bring hands-on expertise in quality systems, team
development, and continuous improvement in a USDA-regulated
environment. Key Responsibilities: · Lead and manage the site’s
Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS), ensuring
compliance with USDA, FDA, and third-party standards. · Oversee
daily QA and sanitation operations including inspections, testing,
documentation, and audit readiness. · Serve as the facility’s
primary liaison during regulatory inspections, customer audits, and
third-party certifications (e.g., SQF, BRC, HACCP). · Mentor and
develop a team of quality technicians and sanitation personnel;
foster a culture of ownership, accuracy, and accountability. ·
Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective/preventive
actions to maintain consistent product quality. · Collaborate with
production, maintenance, and R&D to drive quality improvement
initiatives and support operational excellence. · Manage and
monitor KPIs, trends, and reporting related to quality metrics,
complaints, and regulatory compliance. Qualifications: · Bachelor’s
degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Microbiology, or related
field. · 5 years of experience in a USDA-regulated food production
environment, including 2 years in a quality leadership role. ·
In-depth knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and regulatory standards
(USDA, FDA, GFSI). · Experience with auditing and third-party
certification programs (e.g., SQF, BRC, ISO 22000). · Strong
communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. · HACCP
certification required; SQF Practitioner or PCQI certification
preferred.
Keywords: Kane Partners LLC, Severn , Quality Manager, Science, Research & Development , Myerstown, Maryland
