Hiring: Quality Assurance Manager Company: Island Creek Oysters Location: New Bedford, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:30:51 Target Skills & Keywords : Quality Assurance, R, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis About the job Experience: •5+ years of QA/food safety experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role •At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role Required Skills: •Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) across canning, hospitality, and distribution operations •Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, HACCP, SQF/BRC/GFSI, and applicable local health department regulations •Maintain and update all facility HACCP plan, including hazard analysis, critical control points, and verification activities •Lead internal and third-party audits; manage corrective action and preventive action (CAPA) processes •Ensure proper labeling, allergen control, and traceability systems are in place and functioning •Oversee incoming raw material inspection, in-process quality checks, and finished product testing •Monitor thermal processing, seal integrity, and can/container quality per FDA 21 CFR Part 113 (low-acid canned foods) requirements •Manage retort operations documentation and ensure the facility's process authority approvals and records are current and compliant. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or related field (or equivalent experience) •Solid functional working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and regulatory requirements for food manufacturing •In-depth knowledge of canning/thermal processing standards (or willingness to obtain certification) •Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills •Demonstrated capacity to work across multiple sites/business units and adapt standards to different operational contexts •HACCP Certification and/or Better Process Control School (BPCS) certification •SQF Practitioner or similar GFSI-recognized certification •Operational familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and cold chain logistics •PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification •Demonstrated capacity to walk/stand for extended periods in production, warehouse, and kitchen environments Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!