QA Manager – Meat Category

Quality Assurance Manager – Monrovia, CA (Onsite)

About Our Client:
Our client is a small, family-owned meat manufacturing company operating within the food industry. Known for their commitment to quality and safety, they prioritize strengthening plant-level food safety, regulatory compliance, and product integrity in a hands-on environment.

What Our Client Offers You:

• Salary: $155,000–$170,000
• Profit sharing based on overall company performance
• Medical Benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off: Holiday, vacation, and sick leave
• Relocation Assistance: Yes

What You’ll Do:
As the Quality Assurance Manager, you will take full ownership of the plant’s QA/QC and food safety systems, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, family-owned environment. Your role is vital in safeguarding product quality and regulatory adherence, working directly with ownership and senior leadership. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and maintaining SQF, HACCP (USDA/FDA), GMPs, SSOPs, allergen controls, and sanitation programs
• Managing audit readiness and executing USDA, FDA, and third-party audits
• Serving as the primary liaison with USDA/FSIS, FDA, and other regulatory agencies to ensure labeling and compliance standards are met
• Overseeing microbiological testing programs, trending results, and implementing corrective actions
• Supervising and developing the QA team, including the SQF Practitioner and QC Technicians
• Collaborating with operations, sanitation, and maintenance teams to foster a strong food safety culture

Qualifications You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field
• 5–10 years of QA leadership experience in food manufacturing, specifically USDA-inspected RTE meat/poultry environments
• HACCP-trained and certified, with SQF Practitioner qualification and experience implementing SQF systems
• Hands-on experience with USDA and FDA regulatory compliance, labeling, and audits
• Strong microbiological testing knowledge and team management skills
• Ability to work onsite in a bilingual production environment (Spanish-speaking familiarity is a plus)

How to Apply:
If you like what you see here, please Apply Now to submit your resume. A real, live Kinsa Group Recruiter, Rob, will review your information and get in touch if we think you’re a great fit. But, if you’d rather, please drop an email to RobN@kinsa.com.

Recruiter Information:
Rob Navarro
RobN@kinsa.com