JOB DETAILS

QA Manager

CompanyDIVERSIFIED FOODS & SEASONINGS
LocationMobile
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 10, 2026
About The Company
Diversified Foods and Seasonings is a leading food manufacturing company headquartered in Mandeville, Louisiana. Our facility in Madisonville, Louisiana has the capabilities to produce retail-size bowls and flexible pouches as well as food service flexible pouches in either a refrigerated or frozen format. In Nebraska City, Nebraska, we make a wide variety of frozen or refrigerated dishes in flexible pouches ranging from one pound to six pounds for our food service customers. Think of perfectly seasoned cooked meat mixes for filling burritos, or the creamiest macaroni and cheese imaginable, or a truly zesty BBQ dish – these are just a few of the delicious foods we create here. At Diversified, we not only make fantastic-tasting food – we also develop the ingredients that make food taste better. For example, we manufacture proprietary custom blended dry marinades, gravies, sauces, batters and breadings. Our products help to create the kind of succulent fried chicken everyone loves – with just the right spice levels in the breading. Or the delicious brown gravy that makes a hot roast beef sandwich so delectable. Our culinary team will work hand-in-hand with you to achieve the best possible product for your individual product profile and your specific marketplace. Our motto is TASTE WHAT PASSION CAN INSPIRE – and at Diversified, we live these words every day.
About the Role

Description

The Quality Assurance Manager ensures all regulatory, customer, and internal quality standards are met. This role leads the QA and Sanitation teams, oversees food safety programs, and manages audits, documentation, and compliance efforts.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead QA and Sanitation teams (13+ staff)
  • Maintain compliance with HACCP, FSMA, USDA, FDA, and GFSI standards
  • Conduct internal audits and manage third-party inspection readiness
  • Oversee lab operations and QA testing (microbiological, chemical, organoleptic)
  • Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions
  • Manage QA budget and lab inventory
  • Collaborate with plant leadership to improve sanitation and GMPs
  • Generate reports to track KPIs and quality metrics

Requirements

Essential

  • 10+ years of experience in the food industry, including 5+ years in quality management
  • Strong understanding of food safety regulations (USDA, FDA, FSMA, etc.)
  • Experience managing regulatory agency interactions and updates
  • Food manufacturing experience
  • Internal Audit Certification with 1–3 years of auditing experience
  • Proven ability to hire, lead, and manage teams effectively
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Desirable

  • Experience with document management systems
  • Exposure to or experience with Supply Quality Programs
  • 1–2 years of Supply Quality Management experience
  • Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or higher)
  • Broad knowledge of quality assurance concepts, practices, and procedures
Key Skills
Quality AssuranceFood SafetyLeadershipRegulatory ComplianceInternal AuditsTeam ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsCollaborationSanitationHACCPFSMAUSDAFDAGFSI
Categories
Management & LeadershipFood & BeverageManufacturingScience & ResearchConsulting
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The QA Manager leads the QA and Sanitation teams, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and managing audits and documentation. They also oversee lab operations and investigate customer complaints to implement corrective actions.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
157
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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