Manager, Quality Assurance

Litehouse • Sandpoint, ID, US • 2h ago

Ensure Every Bite Counts as Quality Assurance Manager at Litehouse.
Location: Sandpoint, ID | Full-Time | Quality Assurance / Food Safety

Are you passionate about driving product quality and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, food manufacturing environment? Litehouse is seeking a Manager, Quality Assurance (QA) to lead quality initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company standards. In this critical leadership role, you'll work cross-functionally to promote quality excellence and support product innovation and operational success.

What You Will Do

Promote product quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization
Ensure compliance with GFSI/SQF, regulatory, and customer standards
Oversee plant sanitation systems and support implementation and verification
Supervise QA staff and align objectives with plant management
Support R&D on commercialization projects and troubleshoot production challenges
Analyze quality performance using statistical process control and other tools
Respond to customer/consumer quality inquiries and lead investigations
Design and deliver quality control and food safety training programs
Maintain inspection parameters and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and directives
Manage environmental testing programs and inspection criteria
Contribute to ongoing improvement of QA systems and food safety policies

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, or related field (Required); Master's degree (Preferred)
Minimum 5 years of experience supervising and managing QA teams in a manufacturing environment
Certification in HACCP, SQF Practitioner, and PCQI required upon hire
Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with teams inside and outside the organization
Experience managing QA teams and driving operational quality in a fast-paced, regulated environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and analytical quality programs
Ability to multi-task, lead projects, and adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment
Strong organizational, analytical, and leadership skills with attention to detail
Experience working with geographically dispersed teams a plus

Great People Deserve Great Benefits

401(k) with company matching
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
A values-driven, employee-owned culture that invests in you

Why Join Litehouse?
https://www.litehousefoods.com/

At Litehouse, quality is more than a process-it's a promise. We're an employee-owned, purpose-driven company dedicated to producing exceptional food products while fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and trust. If you're ready to lead with integrity and help us raise the bar for food safety and quality, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of a purpose-driven team committed to excellence in food safety and quality!

We do not offer sponsorship

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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