Overview
Quality Control Manager Jobs in Vernon, CA at Cerius Executives
Title: Quality Control Manager
Company: Cerius Executives
Location: Vernon, CA
Position Overview:
The Quality Control Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of product quality, with a primary focus on Quality Control (60%) and Quality Assurance (40%). This individual will work closely with both internal teams and external laboratories to maintain product integrity, regulatory compliance, and ensure a safe manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all quality control activities, including in-house testing and external lab coordination, for ice cream production.
Manage and mentor a team of four QC technicians, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in daily operations.
Manage documentation, reporting, and regulatory compliance activities for the remainder of the workday.
Oversee the outsourcing of daily samples to external labs, reviewing and interpreting results from five different laboratories to support production decisions.
Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the manufacturing environment.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, production, and R&D teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
Perform internal audits and validations to maintain facility compliance with FDA and food safety standards.
Support external lab collaboration initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate communication of test results and corrective actions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred but not required.
5+ years of quality control and assurance experience in food manufacturing; experience in dairy or ice cream manufacturing is highly desirable.
Strong working knowledge of QC testing, food safety protocols (HACCP, GMP, SQF, etc.), and regulatory standards.
Experience managing or supervising a quality team within a manufacturing setting.
Ability to review lab reports critically and communicate findings effectively to internal stakeholders.
Skilled in both hands-on laboratory work and quality management system documentation.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
