Quality Assurance Manager - Food and Beverage

Quality Assurance Manager - Desserts

Location: Tampa, Florida

Working Situation: Hybrid

Level: Mid-Senior Level

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join our team and oversee all aspects of food safety, quality, and consistency of the Bakery Commodities. The successful Quality Assurance Manager will have a strong background in food safety regulations, quality management systems, and a proven track record of ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for:

• Monitor and enhance bakery product quality and supplier performance through audits, compliance checks, and complaint handling.
• Certify facilities and approve new bakery products from suppliers, ensuring they meet standards. Support new product launches and advise Product Innovation and Supply Chain teams.
• Evaluate supplier performance with standardized testing and reports. Address bakery product complaints and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Collaborate on projects to improve food safety, quality, and profitability across various functions and Franchisees.
• Serve as the QA bakery expert during crises, investigating supply issues and advising on safety actions.
• Contribute to enhancing the company’s QA processes and standards, focusing on the Supplier Quality Scorecard.

The Quality Assurance Manager will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial bakery operations, preferably in Food Service/QSR supply.
• Knowledge of bakery manufacturing, ingredient functionality, and troubleshooting.
• HACCP Certified with understanding of Product Safety principles.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and bakery quality standards.
• Minimum travel of 25% expected

If you are interested in this Quality Assurance Manager opportunity, apply now!