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Quality Assurance Manager Food Science

Vaco
$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Tennessee, Memphis
Feb 11, 2026
100% On-Site \| Some Travel Required \| Relocation Candidates Welcome Are you passionate about quality, leadership, and shaping exceptional food products? Our client is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to elevate their plant-powered product line and lead a talented QA team in a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment. This is your opportunity to join a mission-driven organization known for producing delicious, better-for-you foods-where quality, continuous improvement, and teamwork fuel everything they do. If you thrive in a hands-on setting and love being at the heart of production excellence, this role is for you. What You'll Do Lead and manage the QA program across all stages-from raw ingredients to finished goods. Ensure full compliance with HACCP, Food Safety regulations, and applicable certifications. Monitor and report key KPIs tied to quality, compliance, and food safety performance. Conduct internal audits, inspections, and oversee corrective and preventive actions. Troubleshoot product quality issues quickly and effectively. Maintain documentation, retention samples, and certificates of analysis. Champion continuous improvement and align QA initiatives with broader plant strategy. Coach, mentor, and develop QA Technicians, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. Collaborate cross-functionally and support the resolution of customer complaints. Work flexible shifts as needed to ensure quality standards are consistently met. What We're Looking For Proven leadership experience in food manufacturing QA. Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or a related field. Strong understanding of HACCP, Food Safety, and Quality Assurance principles. Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving and data interpretation skills. Clear, effective communicator with the ability to lead and motivate teams. Highly detail-oriented with a strategic, solutions-driven mindset. Professional, trustworthy, reliable, and adaptable in a rapidly evolving environment. Must Have Hands-on food manufacturing experience. Demonstrated success in resolving complex QA/QC technical issues in a production environment. Additional Details 100% On-Site Role - be immersed in operations and close to the product. Some Travel - supporting audits, suppliers, or training as needed. Relocation Welcome - candidates nationwide encouraged to apply Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.