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Since 1869, we’ve connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover, Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.
WHY CAMPBELL’S…
- Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
- Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
- Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
- If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
- Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
- Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE...
Responsible for managing the plant Quality Assurance Soup Laboratories including Chemistry Lab and Microbiological Lab. Also, in conjunction with Quality Systems Manager, Logistics, Operations and R/D, coordinate releases of products, startups of new and reformulated products, supplier and incoming materials COA's, and Noncompliance's. Manage laboratory data and coordinate resolution of specification issues with materials and products.
WHAT YOU WILL DO...
1) Product Start Ups: Working closely with the plant Plant Operation personnel, Formula and Procedures Coordinators, Quality Specialists and the WHQ R&D representatives to:
a) Coordinate test runs, new product/reformulations start-ups and with Product Development, Quality System and plant operations management.
b) Report outcome of start-ups and reformulations to management, with recommendations on further actions.
c) Organize and report on conformance of new product to specifications in compliance to the Policy on Specifications Development.
d) Coordinate corrective action plans between the plant, WHQ QA, R&D and the business sectors for achieving compliance to specifications when compliance issue occur.
2) Specifications Compliance:
a) Establish schedule and ensure sampling of products per specification and Food Safety/Quality requirements.
b) Ensure Microbiology and chemistry lab is in compliance with corporate requirements and provide training and Corrective Action as required.
c) Ensure that the data base and MES system for the statistical tracking of quality attributes information is maintained. Issue the monthly reports to management on conformance to quality specifications as required by policy.
d) Coordinate corrective action plans when problems with conformance to specifications occur.
e) Supervise the activities of the laboratory technicians responsible for conducting product and ingredient analyses, and entering data, including microbiology. Ensure that the laboratory is equipped and people are scheduled as needed to meet plant requirements for collecting information that assures conformance to ingredient and product specifications.
f) Trouble shoot out of specification results, including microbiological specifications, container and ingredient integrity. Partner with operations and maintenance to drive corrective action.
g) Ensure daily panel is completed, documented and in compliance with standards.
h) Coordinate implementation of programs for compliance of in-process specification controls.
i) Competency in use of MES/Zarpac/Historian/Power BI and/or other data reporting tools to report data.
3) Supplier Quality: Utilizing the resources of the QA Department and other departments and teams, manage the supplier quality monitoring program:
a) If required establish schedule for sampling ingredients that ensure plant compliance to specifications.
b) If out of specification work with the plant, purchasing and/or Supply Quality to assess supplier performance and update sampling criteria as needed. Make needed changes to lab and receiving work instructions. Report the results of the supplier review to the SQF/HACCP practitioner so that it can be included in the Management Review meetings when required.
c) A resource to all plant department of supplier non-conformances. Maintain the supplier non-conformance database and issue updates to WHQ Purchasing Quality. Coordinate activities to assure that all non-conformance reports (ingredients, packaging, services, Silgan) are issued and corrective actions followed up and documented.
d) A resource to Purchasing for supplier visits and other type of inspections as needed.
4) Quality Department support and Product release:
a) Support Quality department functions including 3rd party audit support, commercialization, product releases, internal audits, mock recalls and other designated functions.
b) Support Plant Operational Excellence work including pillar and DDS support.
c) Ensure releases of product in a timely fashion as it relates to set-a-sides, incubated product, micro evaluations, out of specification product, and coordinating product development/packaging releases.
d) Competence in WMS, SAP, Rebus or third party Portals related to releases.
1) This position will be required to evaluate laboratory management programs and procedures, verifying both accuracy and efficacy of the programs and procedures while recommending improvements or corrections for optimizing Campbell's conformance to specifications to standards for products.
2) This position will be required to work cross-functionally with other departments, WHQ, Engineering and R/D to assist with product start up issue resolution by coordinating the efforts of all responsible parties for the timely addressing of the problem.
3) This position will be required to keep abreast of new technologies in lab management by benchmarking with other network operations, suppliers, technical publications, and reports. Any potential opportunities identified must be clearly communicated to the appropriate teams. This position will also be responsible for any trials or evaluations that would be necessary to identify cost and operational benefits associated with the new technology or practice.
4) Develop and maintain a working knowledge of food science and technology to support new product activities and specifications resolutions.
5) This position coordinates resolution of QA related lab issues associated with Food Chemistry, Quality and Microbiology.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH...
- Reporting into Associate Director, Site Quality
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE... (Must Have)
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of Quality Assurance, Laboratory practices or Food experience within a manufacturing environment
IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE... (Nice to Have)
- Bachelors of Science degree in food science, biology, microbiology or a related technical field
- 5 years of experience in the food industry with demonstrated experience/achievements in Quality Assurance or laboratory practices.
- HACCP and/or PCQI certified
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $90,400-$130,000. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
Since 1869, we’ve connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover, Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.
WHY CAMPBELL’S…
- Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
- Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
- Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
- If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
- Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
- Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE...
Responsible for managing the plant Quality Assurance Soup Laboratories including Chemistry Lab and Microbiological Lab. Also, in conjunction with Quality Systems Manager, Logistics, Operations and R/D, coordinate releases of products, startups of new and reformulated products, supplier and incoming materials COA's, and Noncompliance's. Manage laboratory data and coordinate resolution of specification issues with materials and products.
WHAT YOU WILL DO...
1) Product Start Ups: Working closely with the plant Plant Operation personnel, Formula and Procedures Coordinators, Quality Specialists and the WHQ R&D representatives to:
a) Coordinate test runs, new product/reformulations start-ups and with Product Development, Quality System and plant operations management.
b) Report outcome of start-ups and reformulations to management, with recommendations on further actions.
c) Organize and report on conformance of new product to specifications in compliance to the Policy on Specifications Development.
d) Coordinate corrective action plans between the plant, WHQ QA, R&D and the business sectors for achieving compliance to specifications when compliance issue occur.
2) Specifications Compliance:
a) Establish schedule and ensure sampling of products per specification and Food Safety/Quality requirements.
b) Ensure Microbiology and chemistry lab is in compliance with corporate requirements and provide training and Corrective Action as required.
c) Ensure that the data base and MES system for the statistical tracking of quality attributes information is maintained. Issue the monthly reports to management on conformance to quality specifications as required by policy.
d) Coordinate corrective action plans when problems with conformance to specifications occur.
e) Supervise the activities of the laboratory technicians responsible for conducting product and ingredient analyses, and entering data, including microbiology. Ensure that the laboratory is equipped and people are scheduled as needed to meet plant requirements for collecting information that assures conformance to ingredient and product specifications.
f) Trouble shoot out of specification results, including microbiological specifications, container and ingredient integrity. Partner with operations and maintenance to drive corrective action.
g) Ensure daily panel is completed, documented and in compliance with standards.
h) Coordinate implementation of programs for compliance of in-process specification controls.
i) Competency in use of MES/Zarpac/Historian/Power BI and/or other data reporting tools to report data.
3) Supplier Quality: Utilizing the resources of the QA Department and other departments and teams, manage the supplier quality monitoring program:
a) If required establish schedule for sampling ingredients that ensure plant compliance to specifications.
b) If out of specification work with the plant, purchasing and/or Supply Quality to assess supplier performance and update sampling criteria as needed. Make needed changes to lab and receiving work instructions. Report the results of the supplier review to the SQF/HACCP practitioner so that it can be included in the Management Review meetings when required.
c) A resource to all plant department of supplier non-conformances. Maintain the supplier non-conformance database and issue updates to WHQ Purchasing Quality. Coordinate activities to assure that all non-conformance reports (ingredients, packaging, services, Silgan) are issued and corrective actions followed up and documented.
d) A resource to Purchasing for supplier visits and other type of inspections as needed.
4) Quality Department support and Product release:
a) Support Quality department functions including 3rd party audit support, commercialization, product releases, internal audits, mock recalls and other designated functions.
b) Support Plant Operational Excellence work including pillar and DDS support.
c) Ensure releases of product in a timely fashion as it relates to set-a-sides, incubated product, micro evaluations, out of specification product, and coordinating product development/packaging releases.
d) Competence in WMS, SAP, Rebus or third party Portals related to releases.
1) This position will be required to evaluate laboratory management programs and procedures, verifying both accuracy and efficacy of the programs and procedures while recommending improvements or corrections for optimizing Campbell's conformance to specifications to standards for products.
2) This position will be required to work cross-functionally with other departments, WHQ, Engineering and R/D to assist with product start up issue resolution by coordinating the efforts of all responsible parties for the timely addressing of the problem.
3) This position will be required to keep abreast of new technologies in lab management by benchmarking with other network operations, suppliers, technical publications, and reports. Any potential opportunities identified must be clearly communicated to the appropriate teams. This position will also be responsible for any trials or evaluations that would be necessary to identify cost and operational benefits associated with the new technology or practice.
4) Develop and maintain a working knowledge of food science and technology to support new product activities and specifications resolutions.
5) This position coordinates resolution of QA related lab issues associated with Food Chemistry, Quality and Microbiology.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH...
- Reporting into Associate Director, Site Quality
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE... (Must Have)
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of Quality Assurance, Laboratory practices or Food experience within a manufacturing environment
IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE... (Nice to Have)
- Bachelors of Science degree in food science, biology, microbiology or a related technical field
- 5 years of experience in the food industry with demonstrated experience/achievements in Quality Assurance or laboratory practices.
- HACCP and/or PCQI certified
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $90,400-$130,000. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a QA Manager
Frame your degree as a technical qualification
USCIS requires QA Managers to hold a degree in a field directly tied to the role, such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Degrees in unrelated fields weaken your petition and may trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target employers with a history of H-1B filings
Companies that have sponsored QA roles before understand the LCA process and internal HR requirements. Prioritize mid-to-large technology, healthcare IT, and fintech employers, where QA management is a structured, recurring hire rather than a one-off need.
Document your managerial scope precisely
Sponsorship petitions for QA Manager roles succeed when the job description shows oversight of testing strategy, team leadership, and technical decision-making. Generic titles with vague duties are more likely to face scrutiny over whether the role qualifies as a specialty occupation.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview round
Many employers are willing to sponsor but haven't built it into their process. Raising the topic after an offer creates friction. Bringing it up during the second or third interview round gives employers time to confirm capacity and loop in their immigration counsel early.
Australian nationals should consider the E-3 pathway
The E-3 visa has no lottery and no annual cap backlog for QA Manager roles. Because it can be renewed indefinitely in two-year increments, it's often a faster and more predictable path than the H-1B for Australian citizens working in quality assurance and test leadership.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsorship-ready roles
Not every QA Manager posting includes sponsorship information upfront. Migrate Mate filters for employers actively willing to sponsor, so you're not spending interview rounds on companies that will decline at the offer stage when visa support comes up.
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Does the QA Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, QA Manager consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a closely related technical field. The key is that the degree requirement must be specific, not a general preference. Job descriptions that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field can create problems at adjudication, so the employer's petition language matters significantly.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as a QA Manager?
Most successful petitions are supported by a degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or electrical engineering. Degrees in business or management may qualify if the role involves significant technical depth, but they face more scrutiny. If your degree doesn't directly match, documented work experience can substitute at a ratio of three years of experience per one year of education under USCIS policy.
How hard is it to find a QA Manager job with H-1B sponsorship?
Sponsorship availability for QA Managers is strongest at mid-to-large technology, healthcare IT, and fintech companies that run established engineering organizations. Smaller startups and companies without immigration infrastructure are less likely to sponsor. Migrate Mate lists QA Manager roles specifically from employers open to sponsorship, which removes the guesswork from identifying which companies will actually follow through after an offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new QA Manager role without restarting the process?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to change employers as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days and your new employer files a transfer petition before your current status expires. You can start work with the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, not after approval. The new job must still qualify as a specialty occupation, so the role and your credentials still matter.
Are Australian nationals in a better position for QA Manager sponsorship than other nationalities?
For most nationalities, the H-1B lottery is the primary bottleneck, with a selection rate around 25% in recent years. Australian citizens can bypass the lottery entirely through the E-3 visa, which allocates 10,500 slots annually and has never come close to filling. For a QA Manager role, this means an Australian applicant can often start within weeks of receiving an offer, while H-1B applicants face a lottery and months of processing.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored QA Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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