Quality Control Manager

Job Title: Quality Control Manager | Food Manufacturing

Job Description

This hands-on Quality Control Manager role leads the quality control function in a food manufacturing operation. You will oversee a team of four Quality Control Technicians across multiple shifts and ensure that raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products consistently meet quality, food safety, customer, and regulatory requirements. In this position, you collaborate closely with Production, Supply Chain, R&D, and Quality leadership to drive continuous improvement, strengthen food safety programs, and reduce quality-related risks throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of four Quality Control Technicians, ensuring effective quality coverage across all production shifts.
• Oversee incoming material inspections, in-process quality checks, finished goods evaluations, and product release activities to maintain high standards of quality and food safety.
• Manage non-conforming materials, including investigations, disposition decisions, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and all related quality documentation.
• Conduct routine production floor audits to verify compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, and internal procedures.
• Support root cause investigations and drive resolution of customer complaints, working closely with cross-functional teams to prevent recurrence.
• Contribute to supplier quality programs by monitoring performance, supporting supplier audits, and addressing quality issues with external partners.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving processes, and enhancing overall product quality and food safety.
• Ensure laboratory operations comply with approved test methods, calibration requirements, preventive maintenance schedules, and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Partner with Operations and R&D on new product launches, process validations, and scale-up activities to ensure quality and food safety requirements are fully met.
• Maintain and improve quality systems and documentation to support regulatory compliance and third-party certification standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align quality objectives with production goals and customer expectations.
• Use ERP and quality management systems to track quality metrics, analyze trends, and report on performance to leadership.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in Quality, QA, QC, or Food Safety within a food manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing quality personnel or teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong working knowledge of SQF, FSSC, FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, and food safety systems.
• Demonstrated experience with CAPA, root cause analysis, audits, quality investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and quality management systems used in manufacturing environments.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• Proven organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities.
• Effective team leadership capabilities, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.

Work Environment

The role is based in a GMP-compliant food manufacturing facility where adherence to food safety standards and regulatory requirements is a daily priority. You work closely on the production floor and in laboratory areas, overseeing quality checks and audits in a fast-paced environment. Operations run across multiple shifts, and you support coverage for all production lines while maintaining a regular Monday to Friday schedule from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You use ERP systems, quality management tools, and standard office software to manage data, documentation, and reporting in a structured, unionized setting.

This is a Permanent position based out of Burlingame, CA.

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Union representation and job protectionScheduled wage increases based on tenure/contractMedical, dental, and vision insuranceRetirement/Pension and 401(k) benefits (if applicable)Paid vacation and holidaysOvertime opportunitiesShift differential pay (where applicable)Union-negotiated grievance and dispute resolution processSeniority-based advancement opportunitiesTraining and skill development programs

This is a fully onsite position in Burlingame,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.