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Quality Assurance Manager

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · On-site

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Position Title: Quality Manager Location: Grand Rapids Reports To: Senior Director of Operations Position Summary The Quality Manager is responsible for leading all quality and food safety programs within the facility to…

Skills: Quality Management System, Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, Audit Management

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Quality Assurance Manager

CK SNACK FOODS, LLC (CHEEZE KURLS)

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Posted 9d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Quality Manager leads all quality and food safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to company standards. This includes managing the Quality Management System, overseeing audits, and driving a culture of continuous improvement across the plant.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field. Candidates must have over 5 years of quality experience in food manufacturing and at least 2 years of leadership experience.

Full job description

Position Title: Quality Manager
Location: Grand Rapids
Reports To: Senior Director of Operations

Position Summary

The Quality Manager is responsible for leading all quality and food safety programs within the facility to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and company standards. This role drives a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and accountability across the plant, while partnering closely with Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to deliver safe, high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Food Safety Leadership

  • Lead and manage all aspects of the plant’s Quality Management System (QMS) 
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including FDA, USDA (if applicable), and third-party audit standards (e.g., SQF, BRC) 
  • Serve as the site lead for food safety programs, including HACCP, GMPs, allergen control, and sanitation oversight 
  • Maintain and continuously improve food safety and quality programs 

Audit & Compliance

  • Lead internal, customer, and third-party audits 
  • Ensure readiness for audits and drive timely corrective actions for any findings 
  • Maintain all required documentation and records in compliance with regulatory and customer standards 

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, coach, and develop the quality team, including supervisors and technicians 
  • Build a strong quality culture across all shifts and departments 
  • Provide training on food safety, quality standards, and regulatory requirements to plant personnel 

Quality Assurance & Control

  • Oversee product quality testing, inspections, and release processes 
  • Monitor key quality metrics and drive corrective actions to address trends or issues 
  • Ensure adherence to specifications for raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods 

Customer & Supplier Quality

  • Manage customer complaints, including investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions 
  • Partner with suppliers and procurement to ensure raw material quality and compliance 
  • Support customer requirements, specifications, and documentation requests 

Continuous Improvement

  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) 
  • Partner with Operations to reduce waste, improve yields, and enhance product quality 
  • Utilize data and metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field (or equivalent experience) 
  • 5+ years of quality or food safety experience in a food manufacturing environment (snack food experience preferred) 
  • 2+ years of leadership experience 
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulations 
  • Experience with third-party audits (SQF, BRC, or similar) 

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong leadership and team development skills 
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability 
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills 
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment 

Working Conditions

  • Manufacturing environment with exposure to production areas, varying temperatures, and food processing equipment 
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or off-shifts as needed 

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods 
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed 

Related keywords

FDAUSDASQFBRCHACCPGMPAllergen ControlSanitationQMSCAPAFood ManufacturingSnack FoodRoot Cause AnalysisQuality AssuranceQuality ControlRegulatory Compliance

About CK SNACK FOODS, LLC (CHEEZE KURLS)

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A developer, private label manufacturer, and co-packer of baked and fried extruded snacks and popcorns.

Industry
Food Production
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1964
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, Michigan
LinkedIn followers
761

At Cheeze Kurls, we craft tried and true snacks – from our famous Cheeze Kurls to other fried, puffed, extruded or air-popped specialties. As the snack industry continues to sky-rocket, we keep our finger on the pulse of current trends and market demand. We employ our cutting-edge equipment and knowledge to turn our base snack staples into your next unique product offering. Collaborating with the team at Cheeze Kurls gives you the control while utilizing our experienced R&D team of innovators.

Offices: 2915 Walkent Dr NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544, US

Food DeliveryFood and BeverageFood Processing
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About CK SNACK FOODS, LLC (CHEEZE KURLS)

LinkedInVisit site

A developer, private label manufacturer, and co-packer of baked and fried extruded snacks and popcorns.

Industry
Food Production
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1964
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, Michigan
LinkedIn followers
761

At Cheeze Kurls, we craft tried and true snacks – from our famous Cheeze Kurls to other fried, puffed, extruded or air-popped specialties. As the snack industry continues to sky-rocket, we keep our finger on the pulse of current trends and market demand. We employ our cutting-edge equipment and knowledge to turn our base snack staples into your next unique product offering. Collaborating with the team at Cheeze Kurls gives you the control while utilizing our experienced R&D team of innovators.

Offices: 2915 Walkent Dr NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544, US

Food DeliveryFood and BeverageFood Processing
View all jobs at CK SNACK FOODS, LLC (CHEEZE KURLS)

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