Located in Miami, FL
Pay: $55,000 – $70,000
Job Full Description
QC Manager – Food Manufacturing (Direct Hire)
?? Hialeah, FL 33010
?? $55,000 – $70,000 per year
?? Full-Time | Monday–Friday (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
? 1 Saturday/month for inventory (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
About the Job
Spices USA is seeking an experienced QC Manager to lead the Quality Control and Quality Assurance department. This is a direct hire opportunity for a hands-on leader with strong food safety, regulatory compliance, and team management experience.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Leadership
- Oversee all QC operations including testing, documentation, reporting, and compliance
- Train and develop team members on quality standards and procedures
FSVP & Supplier Compliance
- Manage Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)
- Ensure vendor compliance and maintain accurate supplier documentation
- Evaluate supplier risk and manage annual compliance questionnaires
Product Quality & Investigations
- Investigate product claims, quality issues, and deviations
- Manage quarantine records and FDA hold processes (SAP system)
Shelf-Life & Inventory Control
- Track expiration dates and prepare monthly shelf-life reports
- Coordinate product disposition, extensions, and inventory movements
Certifications & Documentation
- Maintain Kosher, Organic, USDA, FDA, COA, and Phytosanitary certifications
- Ensure all documentation is updated, accurate, and audit-ready
Food Safety & Compliance
- Lead SQF implementation and maintain GMP/Food Safety programs
- Support internal audits, mock recalls, and corrective actions
- Oversee lab testing, swabbing programs, and food fraud prevention
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with production, logistics, and purchasing teams
- Lead weekly quality meetings and maintain documentation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, or related field (required)
- Experience in food manufacturing or quality assurance leadership
- Strong knowledge of FSVP, GMP, SQF, and FDA regulations
- SAP experience preferred
- Experience managing audits and inspections
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish required)
Benefits
- 75% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 5–10 vacation days (based on tenure)
- Personal days
- 401(k) with 3% company contribution
Work Environment
- Indoor, climate-controlled facility
- PPE required: safety glasses, lab coat, steel-toe shoes, gloves, hair net (no jewelry)
Miami (Metro), FL
3172
4300 Biscayne Blvd
Suite 302B
Miami, FL 33137
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