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Food Safety and Quality Manager jobs are open from entry-level quality technician leads to senior and director roles across food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, agriculture, and foodservice, with common specializations in HACCP program management, regulatory compliance, and food safety auditing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE AND FOOD SAFETY MANAGER
Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.
Location:
- Rhode Island Food Factory: 263 Jenckes Hill Rd, Lincoln, RI
- Note: This is a leadership role supporting a seven-day-a-week operation. The QA Manager is expected to maintain a flexible schedule and be available to provide guidance and support as operational needs arise.
Responsibilities
The Quality Assurance and Food Safety Manager will lead the quality assurance and food safety program at our Fullerton food factory. This involves collaborating with customers, suppliers, corporate personnel, and manufacturing staff. Key responsibilities include auditing quality systems such as the food safety plan, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for the plant quality department. Additionally, they will communicate food quality standards to plant personnel through training, corrective actions, and quality audits, ensuring production and facility monitoring are conducted effectively.
- Manage and oversee the quality control and food safety functions at the facility to ensure effectiveness.
- Manage programs to verify and validate the food safety prerequisite programs.
- Manage the plant food safety plan and associated policies and procedure.
- Monitor, support, and enforce all company food safety processes and procedures.
- Participate in regular food safety inspections.
- Ensure adherence to all quality procedures and processes according to documented policies.
- Ensures that all GMP and safety standards are in compliance.
- Maintains comprehensive understanding of all products manufactured by the plant, including raw materials, packaging materials and manufacturing operations.
- Coach the QA/QC team to serve as technical resources for issue resolution and auditing on the production floor.
- Design and implement quality assurance training programs.
- Investigate and respond to customer complaints, tracking and analyzing emerging issues and trends engaging the appropriate functions and process owners (i.e. production, maintenance PD, etc.)
- Develop and analyze statistical quality data for troubleshooting or continuous quality improvement efforts.
- Coordinate and participate in mock recalls.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science.
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety and Sanitation, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management position in a plant of similar complexity and size.
- Experience with Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI), GFSI standards, HACCP (Certificate is a plus), and SQF Practitioner (3 years experience preferred).
- Knowledge of FDA standards and FSMA regulations.
- Demonstrate leadership abilities with a focus on change management, strategic thinking, and leading by example with "Best in class" behaviors, emphasizing food safety, quality assurance, and plant regulatory compliance.
- Strong understanding of statistical process control for quality monitoring, improvement, and problem-solving
Why you should join our team:
- Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
- Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan, group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
- Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
- Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.
- Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.
For more information about us and our opportunities, please visit www.bentosushi.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted. Special consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience working as Quality Assurance Manager; Quality Assurance Food Safety Manager, QA Supervisor, QA Manager, QC Manager, QC Supervisor, Food Safety Regulatory Compliance Manager.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE AND FOOD SAFETY MANAGER
Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.
Location:
- Rhode Island Food Factory: 263 Jenckes Hill Rd, Lincoln, RI
- Note: This is a leadership role supporting a seven-day-a-week operation. The QA Manager is expected to maintain a flexible schedule and be available to provide guidance and support as operational needs arise.
Responsibilities
The Quality Assurance and Food Safety Manager will lead the quality assurance and food safety program at our Fullerton food factory. This involves collaborating with customers, suppliers, corporate personnel, and manufacturing staff. Key responsibilities include auditing quality systems such as the food safety plan, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for the plant quality department. Additionally, they will communicate food quality standards to plant personnel through training, corrective actions, and quality audits, ensuring production and facility monitoring are conducted effectively.
- Manage and oversee the quality control and food safety functions at the facility to ensure effectiveness.
- Manage programs to verify and validate the food safety prerequisite programs.
- Manage the plant food safety plan and associated policies and procedure.
- Monitor, support, and enforce all company food safety processes and procedures.
- Participate in regular food safety inspections.
- Ensure adherence to all quality procedures and processes according to documented policies.
- Ensures that all GMP and safety standards are in compliance.
- Maintains comprehensive understanding of all products manufactured by the plant, including raw materials, packaging materials and manufacturing operations.
- Coach the QA/QC team to serve as technical resources for issue resolution and auditing on the production floor.
- Design and implement quality assurance training programs.
- Investigate and respond to customer complaints, tracking and analyzing emerging issues and trends engaging the appropriate functions and process owners (i.e. production, maintenance PD, etc.)
- Develop and analyze statistical quality data for troubleshooting or continuous quality improvement efforts.
- Coordinate and participate in mock recalls.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science.
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety and Sanitation, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management position in a plant of similar complexity and size.
- Experience with Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI), GFSI standards, HACCP (Certificate is a plus), and SQF Practitioner (3 years experience preferred).
- Knowledge of FDA standards and FSMA regulations.
- Demonstrate leadership abilities with a focus on change management, strategic thinking, and leading by example with "Best in class" behaviors, emphasizing food safety, quality assurance, and plant regulatory compliance.
- Strong understanding of statistical process control for quality monitoring, improvement, and problem-solving
Why you should join our team:
- Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
- Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan, group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
- Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
- Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.
- Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.
For more information about us and our opportunities, please visit www.bentosushi.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted. Special consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience working as Quality Assurance Manager; Quality Assurance Food Safety Manager, QA Supervisor, QA Manager, QC Manager, QC Supervisor, Food Safety Regulatory Compliance Manager.
#bentoUS
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Who's Hiring
- Smithfield Foods12
- Perdue7
- Ferrero6
- Mars5
- Butterball5
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Medical Devices
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food safety and quality manager jobs.
- HACCP certification and demonstrated knowledge of Preventive Controls for Human Food
- Experience managing third-party audits under GFSI-recognized schemes such as SQF or BRC
- Familiarity with FDA regulations including 21 CFR Parts 110, 117, and applicable USDA requirements
- Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, chemistry, or a related field
- Proficiency with quality management systems and nonconformance documentation software
- Completion of the FSPCA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual training course
Tips for Your Food Safety and Quality Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to audit history
List every third-party audit you've supported or led, naming the scheme, such as SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, or GFSI. Hiring managers scan for this before anything else, and a vague mention of 'quality systems' won't get you through.
Highlight certifications in your headline
Put your HACCP certification, PCQI credential, or Preventive Controls qualification in your resume headline and summary, not just a buried skills list. Applicant tracking systems often filter on these exact terms before a human ever sees your file.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists food safety and quality manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by facility type
Your experience with an FDA-regulated dairy plant doesn't translate identically to a USDA-inspected meat facility. Target postings that match your regulatory environment so your day-one readiness is clear to the hiring team.
Prepare a corrective action story for interviews
Interviewers for food safety and quality manager roles almost always ask for a real CAPA example. Prepare one that walks through the nonconformance you found, the root cause analysis method you used, and the measurable outcome you achieved.
Negotiate relocation for plant-based roles
Most food safety and quality manager positions are tied to a physical facility, so relocation is often on the table. Ask early whether the company covers it, because waiting until an offer arrives can cost you leverage you won't get back.
Food Safety and Quality Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most food safety and quality managers?
The most active employers for food safety and quality managers right now are Smithfield Foods, Perdue, and Ferrero, and the most openings are in California, Illinois, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at large-scale food manufacturers and contract food producers operating across multiple facilities.
How many food safety and quality manager jobs are remote?
About 24% of food safety and quality manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, facility-based nature of most roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work include corporate food safety policy, supplier quality management, and regulatory affairs, where the work centers on documentation and vendor communication rather than plant-floor oversight.
How do you become a food safety and quality manager?
Start with a degree in food science, microbiology, or a related field, then gain hands-on experience in a production or quality technician role at a regulated food facility. Earn your HACCP certification and complete the FSPCA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual course. Build a record of managing audits, writing corrective action plans, and working directly with regulatory inspectors before moving into a management-level application.
Can you get a food safety and quality manager job with limited experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates into junior quality manager or quality assurance lead roles when they demonstrate strong regulatory knowledge and hands-on audit experience, even without years in a management title. Earning a HACCP or PCQI credential before applying signals readiness. Targeting smaller food manufacturers or co-packers is often the fastest path in, since those facilities typically carry a broader scope of responsibility per person.
What does the food safety and quality manager interview process look like?
Most processes involve an initial phone screen with HR, a technical interview with the plant manager or director of quality, and at least one on-site visit that often includes a facility walk. Expect scenario questions about past audit findings, CAPA processes, and how you've handled a regulatory inspection. Some companies add a practical exercise asking you to review a mock HACCP plan or identify gaps in a written food safety program.
Where can I find and apply to food safety and quality manager jobs?
You can find and apply to food safety and quality manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, regulatory background, and industry focus, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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