Food Quality Assurance Manager

Food Quality Assurance Manager

Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Food Quality Assurance Manager in support of Terrestris Global Solutions ground operations in Los Alamitos, CA.

This is a temporary 1099 role.

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

The Food Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of food production, storage, and distribution processes in support of field or ground-based operations. This role ensures all food handling and preparation activities meet regulatory standards, customer requirements, and operational needs in dynamic, high-demand environments.

You will :

• Develop, implement, and monitor food safety and quality assurance programs in accordance with FDA, USDA, HACCP, and other regulatory standards.
• Conduct inspections and audits of food handling, storage, preparation, and distribution processes across all ground operations.
• Train food service and support personnel on proper hygiene, food safety procedures, and quality control standards.
• Coordinate with logistics, kitchen, and procurement teams to ensure proper sourcing, receiving, and storage of food supplies.
• Investigate and resolve food safety incidents, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
• Maintain accurate records of quality assurance activities, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Support readiness for third-party and internal audits and ensure continuous compliance with all food safety regulations.
• Advise leadership on improvements in food quality, safety protocols, and operational efficiency.

You might be the professional we're looking for if you have :

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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