Assistant Manager – FSQA

See's Candies

Assistant Manager FSQA ensuring food safety and quality at See’s Candies across multiple locations. Leading QA Inspectors and maintaining compliance with food safety regulations.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,000 - $124,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Assurance within the food industry, with a strong focus on team supervision, compliance with safety procedures, and effective management of quality control processes. Proficient in labor budget management and employee training, ensuring timely product release and adherence to industry standards.

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Quality Assurance ManagementHACCP CertificationSQF Practitioner CertificationTeam SupervisionLabor Budget Management

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceFood ScienceProduct InvestigationCorrective ActionsTraceability ProgramsPerformance EvaluationTraining and DevelopmentShift Transition FacilitationRemote Team SupervisionCompliance with Safety Procedures

Soft Skills

CoachingDisciplineInterpersonal SkillsCommunication

Tools & Technologies

WindowsMS OfficeExcelWordPower Point

Certifications & Qualifications

HACCP CertificationSQF Practitioner CertificationPreventive Controls Qualified Individual Certification

Industry Keywords

Food IndustryQuality ControlLabor Budget ManagementEmployee TrainingProduct ReleaseSafety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise the activities of the QA Inspectors
Responsible for labor budget management, performance evaluation, hiring, discipline, coaching, training and development
Ensure that employees are trained and comply with safe work procedures
Apply corrective actions when required and report all unsafe working conditions
Investigate product/process failures quickly and thoroughly
Manage relationships with intra- and inter-departmental colleagues and suppliers
Administer all facilities’ hold, release and traceability programs
Ensure timely release of equipment, ingredients and finished products
Facilitate transitions between shifts for seamless handoffs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor Degree in Food Science or related field
Minimum 5 years of Quality Assurance experience in the food industry
3 years in a supervisory or management role
Experience supervising teams at multiple locations in person and remotely
Ability to work 2nd shift on a routine basis
SQF Practitioner Certification or working knowledge required
HACCP and Preventive Controls qualified Individual Certifications required
Conversational Spanish or Cantonese a plus
PC Proficiency: Windows, MS Office - Word, Excel, Power Point

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous medical benefits
financial benefits
401(k) eligibility
various paid time off benefits, including vacation, sick time, and parental leave