Senior Quality Assurance Manager – Albany, NY

Senior Quality Assurance Manager – Albany, NY Area Specialty Dairy Ingredients – Multi-Plant (NY and WI)

* Category: Quality/Regulatory
* Location: Greater Albany, NY  
* Relocation: Yes- Relocation Assistance available  
* Salary Range: Base 150K to 170K

Summary

Our client is a growing, global dairy nutritional/specialty food ingredient manufacturer based in the greater Albany NY area. Due to a recent promotion, they are seeking to hire a Quality Assurance Manger to join their team in their greater Albany, NY area facility. This QA Manager will lead the NY plant as well as oversee two smaller Wisconsin plants. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring their specialty dairy ingredients meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Position Overview

The Senior QA Manager will oversee all quality assurance and control activities, lead audits, drive cross-functional collaboration, and guide a dedicated team of QA/QC professionals—instilling a “quality always” mindset throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

This role will be based out of their New York plant located in the greater Delhi, NY area. This Senior QA Manager will oversee all QA for the NY plant and will also provide oversight/direction to 2 smaller manufacturing plants based in Wisconsin.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Implement and maintain food safety programs (HACCP, BRC, SQF, FSMA).
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (FDA, USDA).
• Uphold GMPs and sanitation SOPs across operations.

Quality Leadership & Management

• Develop and manage QA/QC protocols and inspection standards.
• Analyze production data, investigate deviations, and lead CAPAs.
• Lead internal, third-party, and regulatory audits.

Team Development & Training

• Supervise and develop QA staff including technicians, auditors, and supervisors.
• Deliver training programs on food safety and continuous improvement.
• Support personnel processes (e.g., payroll, scheduling).

Collaboration & Strategy

• Partner with cross-functional teams (production, R&D, supply chain) to embed quality in all stages.
• Monitor supplier and raw material quality.
• Drive continuous improvement using data-driven insights.

Crisis & Recall Readiness

• • Lead recall readiness planning and manage responses to quality/safety incidents.
  • Serve as a key player in the crisis management team

Requirements

• • • Must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
    • Must have at least 10 yrs of QA experience with a manufacturer
    • Must have at least 5 yrs experience as a QA Manager
    • Must have SQF/BRC experience
    • Must have proven leadership and team development experience in a managerial capacity.
    • In-depth knowledge of food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and audit protocols.
    • Should have strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
    • Must be willing to travel up to 30%-40%
    • Dairy Ingredients experience is a plus

    Company would like the QA Manager to work out of their Albany, NY area manufacturing facility with the ability to travel to Wisconsin site locations as needed/frequently. In return, they will offer a competitive salary, benefits, bonus and ample opportunity for career advancement as they expand! Relocation assistance is available. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. Please email your full resume to:  jobs@foodemployment.com