Quality Manager

Actalent • Hadley, MA • 8h ago

For immediate consideration, please email resume to jonukwugha@actalentservices.com! I will be conducting the phone screen for this role!

Job Title: Quality Manager

Job Description

The Quality Manager will lead all site-level quality and food safety operations at a Massachusetts manufacturing site specializing in annatto-derived ingredients through distillation. This position serves as the site authority on quality systems and regulatory compliance. The role includes overseeing the implementation of the Food Safety Plan, ensuring compliance with all applicable FDA regulations (21 CFR 111 and 117), and managing the site Quality Management System (QMS). Additionally, the Quality Manager will have quality responsibilities for warehouse and production activities, work with co-manufacturers, and be responsible for supply chain preventive control, including approval and Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) compliance.

Responsibilities

Promote a strong culture of quality and food safety throughout the site.

Serve as the site Preventive Controls Qualified Individual and manage the Food Safety Plan in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Manage the site's Preventive Controls-based Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS), including SOPs, change control, training, and document control.

Oversee training programs for GMPs, HACCP/Food Safety, and Food Defense/Food Fraud.

Manage validation and verification activities of the site, including sanitation validation and verification, internal inspections, and environmental monitoring.

Oversee the recall program and ensure traceability is maintained throughout the supply chain.

Manage contractors associated with food safety, such as Pest Control, Sanitation, and uniforms.

Review and approve production batch records, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.

Handle production nonconformities in accordance with site SOPs and manage deviations, corrective, and preventive actions.

Lead investigations into incidents, quality issues, and complaints.

Oversee QA processes related to the on-site warehouse, including receiving, sampling, repacking, and storage.

Essential Skills

Quality assurance

Quality control

Quality management

Food safety

Experience in Food and Beverage industry

Knowledge of 21 CFR 111 and 21 CFR 117

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, biology, or related technical field (advanced degree preferred)

Minimum 10 years of progressive quality assurance experience in food, dietary supplements, or ingredient manufacturing

PCQI certified with experience in overseeing product release, production records review, and QA in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of supplier quality management and FSVP requirements

Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); project management tools a plus

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Work Environment

The role is based on-site, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hadley, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

health, vision, dental, 401k, bonus program

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hadley,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 4, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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