SQF Practitioner

Quality Assurance Manager Leominster, MA | Full-Time Pay: $78,468.78 - $83,802.68 per year About PlantBased Innovations: At PlantBased Innovations (PBI), we’re on a mission to create a healthier and happier world through high-quality, innovative plant-based foods. As a fast-growing leader in the plant-based industry, we proudly partner with top 10 national store brand accounts to bring exceptional products to market. If you thrive in a challenging, high-performance environment and are ready to help shape the future of plant-based foods, we’d love to have you on our team About the Role: As the Quality Assurance Manager , you’ll ensure that all PBI products are produced to the highest standards of quality and food safety. Working closely with the Production Manager and Director of Operations, you’ll oversee compliance with HACCP, SQF, FDA regulations, and internal quality assurance protocols. This role is key to maintaining our commitment to excellence in food safety and quality. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver training programs on food safety and quality requirements. Create, update, and maintain SOPs, manuals, policies, and procedures related to food safety. Conduct and oversee facility audits, including third-party audits (SQF, State, Organic, Kosher). Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with food safety standards. Maintain and manage the food safety security plan. Assist in supplier training to ensure compliance with food safety requirements. Oversee facility sanitation to comply with food safety regulations. Report and address food safety and quality issues. Partner with the Production Manager to manage QA and QC functions effectively. Qualifications: Dairy experience required (Yogurt experience preferred). 3-5 years of food safety experience. HACCP certification. SQF Practitioner certification. PCQI certification (or willingness to obtain). Comprehensive knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, and GAPs. Experience with FDA or USDA audits preferred. Strong communication skills (English proficiency required). Ability to work independently and unsupervised. Why Join Us? PBI offers a competitive benefits package, including: 401(k) with company match Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program and discounts Flexible spending and health savings accounts Life insurance and retirement plan options Professional development opportunities Schedule: Monday to Friday Location: Leominster, MA 01453 Candidates must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work. Preferred Experience: Dairy Quality: 2 years SQF: 2 years Quality Management: 3 years