<p>Description</p> <ul> <li>Own day to day quality and food safety operations for the plant • Partner with QA Systems Coordinator to manage the QA department • Develop, implement, and refine plant QA policies and procedures • Ensure execution of Total Plant Quality • Drive process improvements within production areas • Lead GMP, Food Safety, and Quality System audits (monthly) • Lead and manage: o HACCP program o FSMA Food Safety Plans o Allergen, Food Defense, and Pest Control programs • Oversee non conforming product investigations and corrective actions • Support R&D on new product development • Manage lab compliance, testing protocols, and staff training • Coach and develop QA staff toward a Quality Assurance focus vs. control-only model • Spend significant time on the production floor partnering with Operations • Additional responsibilities as assigned </li></ul> <p>Skills</p> <p>Quality assurance, Gmp, food quality, Food science, HACCP, Sop, Inspection, viscosity, batch record</p> <p>Top Skills Details</p> <p>Quality assurance,Gmp,food quality,Food science,HACCP</p> <p>Additional Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Strong emphasis on teamwork across the organization • Significant experience in a food production environment • Food safety & quality systems experience • Working knowledge of: o GMPs, Sanitation, Pest Control o SOPs, Allergen Control o FSMA, HACCP, Food Defense • FSMA and HACCP certifications required on Day 1 • Understanding of process control, chemistry, and food processing equipment • 5+ years of supervisory experience managing food quality across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts • Strong communication, decision making, and organizational skills </li></ul> <p>Experience Level</p> <p>Intermediate Level</p> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brockton, MA.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $67.00/hr.</p> <p>Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental & vision </li><li>Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital </li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available </li><li>Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) </li><li>Short and long-term disability </li><li>Health Spending Account (HSA) </li><li>Transportation benefits </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) </li></ul> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Brockton,MA.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026.</p> <p>Diversity, Equity & Inclusion</p> <p>At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:</p> <ul> <li>Hiring diverse talent </li><li>Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection </li><li>Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes </li><li>Ensuring growth opportunities for our people </li></ul> <p>Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.</p> <p>Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.</p>