QA Manager

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to oversee food safety and quality programs in our cold storage facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SQF audits and audit preparation, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. This role requires a proactive leader who can influence stakeholders, drive continuous improvement, and implement new quality processes effectively.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proficient in SQF Audits and audit preparation.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive the implementation of new ideas and processes.
• May manage, train, provide performance feedback and assign duties of direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness based on location
• Work closely with site leadership to prevent and resolve quality and safety issues within the facility and with customers
• Serve as Food Safety Coordinator when needed
• Maintain and file paperwork including safety logs, employee safety training, accident reports, and other relevant documentation
• Lead accident investigations and follow-up with all parties involved
• Prepare for Safety Inspection Systems (SIS) and other required customer and safety audits

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage postings and other safety-related materials when available and provide guidance on the material

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• 2 years quality or safety experience working in a logistics, industrial, or related environment
• Working knowledge of food safety regulations
• Proficient computer skill, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear
• Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud

Pay Range:$75,400.00 - $135,600.00

Why Lineage?
This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation.  Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.
Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.