Quality Assurance Manager

Ventura Foods

Quality Assurance Manager directing food safety, quality assurance, and sanitation programs for Ventura Foods. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and managing QA staff in a 24 hour facility.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeSaint Joseph • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plans, coordinates and directs the food safety, quality assurance, and sanitation programs designed to ensure that the plant and finished products conform to all customer, federal and state regulatory requirements
Provides direct support, leadership and direction to QA Supervision and Sanitation staff in a 24 hour facility
Maintains and improves product quality by completing product and compliance audits, investigating consumer complaints
Maintains the food safety aspect of the plant by periodically performing internal audits of the facility to verify that procedures mandated by the company, state and Federal governmental agencies are being adhered to
Ensures that all preventative measures as outlined in Food Safety plan are executed, monitored, and record reviewed to include corrective and preventative actions
Provides support to R and D on projects as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field is strongly preferred (Food Science or Microbiology a plus)
8–10 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 5+ years of management experience in Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Technical Services, R&D, or a related food science field
Strong statistical analysis and problem-solving skills (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams)
PCQI and/or HACCP certification is a plus
Good knowledge in executing and maintaining a Quality Systems program
Must have basic knowledge of federal, state, and possibly local regulations and standards relating to Food Safety and Quality

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Assistance Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

statistical analysisproblem-solvingauditingquality systems programfood safetycompliance auditspreventative measurescorrective actionsR&D supportsanitation programs

Soft Skills

leadershipcoordinationcommunicationdirectionteam managementinvestigationcustomer complaint resolutionorganizational skillsmonitoringsupport

Certifications

PCQIHACCP