Quality Assurance Manager - Erlanger, KY

Job Description

Quality Assurance Manager - Erlanger, KY

MAIN FUNCTION:
The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance with regulatory, customer, and certification requirements within a flavor food manufacturing facility. This position manages the QA team, oversees day-to-day quality operations, and supports the implementation and maintenance of the FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001 management systems. The QA Manager drives continuous improvement initiatives and ensures that processes and products meet established standards throughout production. 
DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Lead and supervise daily activities of the QA Technicians to ensure proper execution of quality checks, testing, documentation, and compliance.
• Manage the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Ensure timely review and approval of batch records, COAs, non-conformances, and deviations.
• Oversee incoming raw material inspections, in-process checks, and final product release procedures.
• Participate in internal and external audits, including certification audits and customer visits.
• Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Develop and deliver training for QA staff on quality systems, food safety, and good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
• Monitor key quality performance indicators and report trends and improvements to the Site Quality & Food Safety Manager.
• Support product traceability, allergen control, and sanitation validation programs.
• Ensure proper documentation practices and record retention as per FSSC and ISO requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a QA role within the food or flavor manufacturing industry.
• Strong working knowledge of FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience leading or supervising quality teams.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety regulations, and internal auditing.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with quality management software is a plus.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager-  Can White  ​
Recruiter-  Nitha George

 

City

Erlanger

State

KY - Kentucky

Location Country

United States

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$70,400.00 - $131,300.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus