Quality Manager at Gehl Food & Beverage

Walterboro, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Safety, Quality Management, Team Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, HACCP, GMP, Microbiological Testing, Auditing, Continuous Improvement, Sanitation, Allergen Control, Process Improvement, Technical Leadership, Communication, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Description Reporting to the VP of Food Safety & Quality, the Quality Manager plays a key leadership role at the facility, overseeing Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) programs, regulatory compliance, and the development of a high-performing FSQ team. This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and external regulators to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality products. What You’ll Do Lead, develop, and manage a team of FSQ Supervisors, Leads, and Technicians, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and food safety excellence Oversee daily FSQ activities including sampling, analysis, audits, microbiological testing, and positive release of ingredients, packaging, and finished products Manage and continuously improve FSQ programs, including GMPs, HACCP, sanitation, allergen controls, CIP, and internal audits Serve as a key member of the site Food Safety Team and provide technical leadership across aseptic processing and packaging operations Ensure regulatory and certification compliance (FDA, USDA, SQF, customer, and internal standards) and lead third-party audits and inspections Drive FSQ strategy execution, KPI tracking, trend analysis, and performance reporting for the site Lead investigations and resolution of CAPAs related to process deviations, hold events, customer complaints, and audit findings Oversee sanitation and allergen control programs, including monitoring, validation, verification, and effectiveness reviews Manage positive release processes and disposition for ingredients, packaging materials, and finished products Partner with Supplier Quality, Process Authorities, and cross-functional teams on change control, new products, packaging, and continuous improvement initiatives Requirements What You’ll Need Bachelor’s degree in food science, Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field preferred Minimum 5 years of management experience in Food Safety and Quality within food or beverage manufacturing Hands-on experience with aseptic processing and packaging operations strongly preferred Strong background in food testing, laboratory operations, and microbiological/commercial sterility testing Proven experience developing and implementing FSQ, GMP, and HACCP programs Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements and third-party audit standards (FDA, USDA, SQF) Demonstrated people leadership, coaching, and team-building skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

The Quality Manager oversees Food Safety & Quality programs and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. This role includes managing a team, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.