Quality Assurance Manager

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customized savory solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us !

Solina USA, is a proud Solina Group company, specializing in the creation of customized seasonings and sauces. We take pride in our five strategically located production facilities across the United States which empower us to deliver high-quality, innovative flavor solutions efficiently to our customers. Our focus is on catering to Quick Service Restaurants, Fast casual, Casual dining, and food manufacturers, where our commitment lies in providing exceptional flavor solutions tailored to their unique needs. Solina USA has a proven national reputation of providing an exceptional customer experience by providing a high-quality product at a cost-competitive price point. We create dynamic relationships where our creativity can be visible through our customers culinary vision making “Food Matter.”

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager leads both the Quality Assurance and Site Sanitation teams at Solina’s North Las Vegas facility. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining food safety, quality, and sanitation programs to ensure the production of safe, high-quality dressings and sauces that meet FDA regulatory standards and exceed customer expectations.

Reporting to the Director of Quality, Solina USA, the QA Manager provides site leadership in maintaining compliance with BRCGS, FSMA, and Solina internal and Global standards. The ideal candidate will champion a customer-centric culture, drive continuous improvement, and foster a strong commitment to health, safety, and food quality across the site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

Verifies that all Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Regulatory programs are functioning as designed, being followed and correctly documented – thus ensuring the facility has the evidence required to prove they have produced safe and wholesome products.

Quality & Food Safety Leadership

Manage and continuously improve the site’s Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS) in compliance with BRCGS and FDA standards.

Serve as the BRCGS Site Lead and Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), ensuring robust implementation and maintenance of site certification. Lead food safety plan (HACCP, HARPC) development, validation, and annual reassessment to ensure effective hazard controls. Oversee internal audits, GMP inspections, environmental monitoring, and corrective/preventive action programs (CAPA). Investigate and resolve customer complaints, nonconformances, and product issues using root cause analysis and cross-functional problem-solving. Ensure accurate and timely documentation to demonstrate compliance with FDA, BRCGS, and customer standards.

Health, Safety & Sanitation Oversight

Lead the Site Sanitation Team in developing and executing a validated, effective Master Sanitation Schedule and SSOP program. Ensure cleaning, chemical use, and verification practices align with food safety and occupational health and safety standards. Collaborate with the Site Safety Team to maintain an injury-free workplace, emphasizing hazard identification, risk reduction, and safety culture engagement. Support hygienic design improvements and preventive maintenance to optimize sanitation efficiency and reduce downtime.

Customer & Regulatory Compliance

Maintain readiness for FDA inspections, customer audits, and BRCGS certification audits.

Partner with customers to meet and exceed their expectations through strong communication, responsiveness, and proactive issue resolution. Ensure that specifications, product testing, and release programs are executed accurately and timely. Monitor regulatory changes and guide the site through compliance updates and best practices.

People Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop QA and Sanitation team members to build technical competence and leadership capability. Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and engagement through consistent feedback, recognition, and coaching. Set clear objectives and metrics aligned with site and corporate goals. Foster collaboration across departments to enhance communication, problem solving, and customer focus.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years’ experience in the food industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance principles, food science and liquid product processing, SPC and statistics; preferred.

In-depth understanding of microbiological testing and chemistry testing. Knowledge of various pathogens and microbes associated with food production.

Comprehensive knowledge of FDA, GFSI, HACCP/HARPC, and SSOP requirements.

Ability to uphold regulatory, company and customer standards.

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Knowledge of Database software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet and Word Processing software; QMS system and SAP.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong decision making and problem solving skills.

Excellent planning and organizational skills with demonstrated multi-tasking and project management skills.

May be required to work long hours and weekends.

Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English.

Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the site’s Food Safety and Quality Assurance Department, including Sanitation and warehouse locations.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities of salaried and front-line staff in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.

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