Job Description

Job Summary

The Quality Control Manager is responsible for leading all quality and food safety programs at the manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with SQF, HACCP, regulatory, customer, and corporate standards while driving a strong food safety culture, audit readiness, and continuous improvement across the plant.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead, implement, and maintain all Quality Control, Food Safety, and SQF programs in alignment with GFSI and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the SQF Practitioner with authority to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the SQF system.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, Allergen Control, Food Defense, and sanitation programs.
• Act as the primary liaison for regulatory agencies, customer audits, and third-party certification audits; lead CAPA and root cause analysis.
• Oversee investigation and disposition of non-conforming materials, finished goods, and consumer complaints.
• Lead and develop QC/SQF supervisors and staff; establish accountability and performance expectations.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Supply Chain, and HR to support plant objectives.
• Analyze quality and food safety metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Support new product launches, process changes, and equipment start-ups from a quality and food safety perspective.
• Manage QC documentation, laboratory activities, environmental monitoring, and quality-related vendors.
• Help develop and manage the QC department budget. 

Qualifications and Requirements

 Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Quality or Food Safety within a food manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• HACCP Certification.
• Strong knowledge of SQF, GMPs, FDA regulations, and food manufacturing best practices.
• Proven experience leading audits and corrective action programs.

Preferred:

• SQF Practitioner certification.
• Master’s degree in a related scientific discipline.
• Experience supporting new product launches and process improvements.
• Strong data analysis, continuous improvement, and cross-functional leadership skills.

 About Us

OUR FOUNDER, MOMOFUKU ANDO
There is only one company that can rightfully claim the Pinnacle of Noodledom. Only one company whose founder, faced with a Japanese food shortage after WWII, invented instant ramen and sparked a 3-minute global revolution. Only one whose spirit of innovation continues to provide simple, nourishing delight to billions of people. Only one that has been loved around the world for more than 60 years. There is only one Nissin Foods.

NISSIN IN THE U.S.
On a trip to the U.S. in 1966, Mr. Ando noticed Americans curiously eating forkfuls of noodles out of cups, instead of using bowls and chopsticks. With that simple observation, the worldwide Cup Noodles® phenomenon was born. Shortly after, Nissin officially put down its roots in the U.S. In 1972, our Gardena, CA, plant started production of Top Ramen®—the first instant ramen manufactured and sold in the U.S. And ever since, Nissin Foods USA has launched a continuous stream of new and innovative products for hungry, noodle-loving Americans.

WHY NISSIN?
Nissin Foods celebrates diversity and inclusion both in our brands and how we do business. Why? Innovation is best driven by diverse perspectives, which create unique results. Respect, steady professional growth, and quality work make our team stronger. We welcome quality folks to join Team Nissin and fulfill our mission to “make people happy by creating delicious, convenient and value-oriented Asian-inspired meal solutions.” If you celebrate innovation and love noodles, you belong here!

Nissin Foods USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.