Quality Assurance Manager – Food Processing & Cold-Chain (Bilingual)

Job Title: Bilingual QA Manager – Frozen & Fresh Food Manufacturing (SQF / USDA)

Location: Katy / Sealy / West Houston Area

Industry: High-Speed Frozen Foods, Fresh Prepared Meals & Cold-Chain Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time, Day Shift (Mon – Fri)

Language Requirement: Must be Fully Bilingual (English / Spanish)

About the Role

Core Personnel Staffing Services is seeking an experienced, Bilingual (English/Spanish) Quality Assurance Manager with a proven background in Frozen Food or Fresh Food Industrial Manufacturing.

This is a hands-on, floor-first executive position reporting directly to C-suite leadership. You will lead plant-wide quality operations, direct food safety strategy, oversee SQF/GFSI standards, and manage cold-chain protocols in a high-speed production facility.

(Note: Candidates must have direct experience in high-volume food processing plants, Production, Manufacturing, Restaurant, retail, or hospitality QA experience will not be considered.)

Key Requirements at a Glance

• Language: Fully Bilingual in English and Spanish (Required for floor-level leadership, training, and auditing).

• Industry Experience: 6+ years in Frozen Foods, Fresh Prepared Foods, Meat/Poultry, or Cold-Chain Food Manufacturing.

• Certifications: Active SQF Practitioner and HACCP Certified (PCQI preferred).

• Audit Expertise: Proven track record leading FDA, USDA, and GFSI/SQF audits.

Why Join This Team?

• Executive Authority: Direct partnership with executive leadership to shape company-wide food safety strategy.

• Bilingual Leadership: Leverage your English/Spanish fluency to build strong, cohesive quality standards across all production shifts.

• Cold-Chain Excellence: Oversee quality systems in a state-of-the-art facility specializing in temperature-controlled and frozen food products.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy long-term industry stability with consistent Monday through Friday day-shift hours.

Core Responsibilities

• Audit & Regulatory Leadership: Command all FDA, USDA, customer, and 3rd-party GFSI/SQF audits, ensuring top-tier scores.

• Cold-Chain & Food Safety Science: Oversee CCPs specific to frozen and fresh food production, including rapid freezing, thermal processing, environmental sampling, and micro-testing.

• Floor-First Quality Culture: Spend 50%+ of your time on the production floor coaching, auditing, and enforcing quality standards alongside production staff.

• Technical ERP & Formula Management: Manage master formulas, product specifications, and lot traceability in Microsoft Dynamics AX (or similar ERP systems).

• Sanitation & Lab Oversight: Direct QA lab technicians and manage facility-wide sanitation, environmental monitoring, and pest control programs.

Qualifications ("Must-Haves")

• 6+ Years QA/QC Leadership: Specific experience in Frozen Food Processing, Fresh Prepared Foods, or Cold-Chain Industrial Manufacturing.

• Bilingual Proficiency: Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken) is mandatory.

• Mandatory Credentials: Active SQF Practitioner and HACCP Certification required.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.

• Technical Systems: Proficient with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics AX preferred) and MS Excel for waste trending and data tracking.

How to Apply for Immediate & Confidential Review

• Option 1: Fast-Track via Text

  Text your Full Name + "QA Manager" directly to (346) 352-1844 to connect with a recruiter right away!

• Option 2: Walk-In Interviews (Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

  Visit our Katy office to apply in person:

  Core Personnel Staffing Services

  24711 Katy Freeway, Suite 200, Katy, TX 77494

• Option 3: Apply Online

  Submit your resume directly through this post for prompt review!