Quality Control Manager

Company Overview

Adams Extract & Spice, LLC has been a proud manufacturer of extracts, food colors, spices, spice blends, and seasonings since 1888. Located in Gonzales, Texas, the company is dedicated to producing high-quality products.

Job Overview

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Control Manager to oversee our quality processes across manufacturing operations. In this role, you will ensure that all products meet industry standards, safety regulations, and company specifications. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, technical expertise in manufacturing quality standards, and a passion for maintaining excellence in product quality.

Responsibilities

Job Duties:

• Review operations and confer with management, technical and/or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems with a positive attitude and tenacity.
• Directs internal lab activities by understanding the customer’s needs and requirements.
• Actively engages in R&D quality including developing quality standards for new product initiatives.
• Regulatory label creation and review.
• Evaluate food processing and storage operations and assist in the development of quality assurance programs for such operations.
• Directs inspection of raw ingredients for maturity or stability for processing and finished products for safety, quality, and nutritional value.
• Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
• Abide by and enforce safety and sanitation regulations and work procedures.
• Confer with other managers/supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers, vendors, and prospects in support of company initiatives.
• Track corrective action responses and verify implementation.
• Backup other Quality positions as necessary.
• Participate on SQF, HACCP, Quality, Recall, Organoleptic Analysis and Process Improvement teams.
• Ensure quality related equipment calibration is completed at set frequencies.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Direct, teaches and empowers Quality Control Supervisor
• Assist with food safety monitoring, verifying and validation activities.
• Manage hold/rejects process with communication to required internal management and external vendors.
• Strong Knowledge of company internal ERP System and data collection
• Administers and coordinates activities related to third party sanitation and pest control companies.
• Make recommendations to management to improve the quality process.
• Excellent communication and listening skills, strong observational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Biological Sciences, or related fields
• Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
• Detail oriented and must understand and audit FDA, GMP, HACCP and SQF requirements.
• Basic knowledge of Food Laws and Regulations- Stays up-to-date and ensures compliance with food laws and regulations.
• HACCP and SQF certification (required within 3 months of starting position)
• 2-3 years of Food Safety and Quality Experience
• Strong computer, communication, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, training and interaction skills
• Strong basic math and science skills
• Must be able to distinguish between all colors including red/green and perform organoleptic analysis.

Join our team as a Quality Control Manager where your expertise will help uphold the highest standards of product quality while supporting our commitment to safety and regulatory compliance!

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person