Description
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a highly motivated individual for the following position:
- Job Title: Food Quality Control (QC) Manager
- Location: San Fernando, CA
- Pay Range: $90,000 DOE
Overview:
The QC Manager oversees all quality control operations, ensuring raw materials, in-process, and finished products meet company, customer, and regulatory standards. This role manages QC personnel, conducts audits, and leads initiatives related to food safety, sanitation, and process improvements. Acts as the site's HACCP Coordinator and SQF Practitioner.
Key Responsibilities:
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Hire, train, and manage QC staff with clear expectations and performance reviews
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Review test results and approve/reject raw materials and finished products
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Maintain and calibrate QC lab equipment; ensure documentation and compliance
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Prepare Certificates of Analysis and monitor batch records
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Conduct GMP, glass, and hard plastic audits monthly
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Support production with quality improvement and sanitation verification
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Ensure compliance with cGMPs, allergen control, food safety, and labeling regulations
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Lead or assist in internal audits and regulatory inspections
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Investigate and resolve customer complaints related to product quality
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Maintain and implement HACCP and SQF systems; serve as backup SQF Practitioner
Requirements:
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B.A. or B.S. in a scientific discipline
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3–5 years of food industry experience in a supervisory QC role
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HACCP and SQF Practitioner certification (or ability to obtain)
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Familiarity with lab equipment and food testing methods
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PCQI certification (or ability to obtain)
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Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
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Must be able to evaluate taste, aroma, and appearance of food products
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Must report to the San Fernando facility as needed
Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry – even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.
Thank you,
Kelly Science & Clinical
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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