Food Quality Assurance Manager- Melbourne, FL

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Manager provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all food safety and quality programs, with a strong emphasis on ready-to-eat (RTE) food safety and Safe Quality Food (SQF) systems. This hands-on operational role ensures compliance with USDA, FDA, FSMA, and customer requirements while protecting consumers, customers, and brand integrity. The QA Manager drives results through sustainable processes and a culture of continuous improvement that reinforces Fresh and Ready Foods' safety and quality values.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Food Safety Plan, with a focus on RTE food safety and risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, sanitation, allergen, and supply chain preventive controls
• Manage the Allergen Preventive Controls Program and ensure accurate labeling and prevention of cross-contact
• Oversee traceability systems, lot code tracking, and the written recall program
• Ensure labeling accuracy for allergens, ingredients, and nutritional information
• Lead internal and external food safety audits (USDA, FDA, GFSI, third-party)
• Respond to customer quality and safety concerns and implement corrective actions
• Engage cross-functional teams in food safety practices across the production flow
• Monitor and report on food safety metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide training and guidance to plant personnel on food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance

Preferred Qualifications

Associates at Fresh & Ready Foods are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates : Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance / AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and / or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

About Compass Group : Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Fresh and Ready Foods maintains a drug-free workplace.