Our client, a leading organization in the food manufacturing industry, is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Manager to join their team. As a Senior Quality Assurance Manager, you will be part of the Quality Department supporting the plant operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities, which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Senior Quality Assurance Manager **Location: North Little Rock, Arkansas** **What's the Job?** + Establish and lead the strategic vision for food safety, sanitation, and quality at the North Little Rock facility. + Ensure all products meet federal, state, local, and industry standards, including SQF 2000 and GFSI regulations. + Manage and develop the Quality Department team, including coaching, training, and performance appraisals. + Collaborate with corporate quality teams, regulatory agencies, and third-party auditors to maintain compliance and continuous improvement. + Oversee sanitation programs, root cause investigations, and corrective actions to uphold a safe and hygienic production environment. **What's Needed?** + Minimum of 5+ years of experience in quality assurance within food manufacturing, preferably in a bakery setting. + Strong knowledge of food safety regulations such as FSMA, HACCP, USDA/FDA, and GFSI standards. + Relevant certifications like PCQI, HACCP, SQF/BRC Practitioner, or Internal Auditor are preferred. + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, or related field. + Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multi-site quality systems and teams effectively. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to lead a vital quality assurance function in a reputable organization. + Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential. + Relocation support in the form of a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. + Engagement in a collaborative and innovative work environment. + Chance to make a meaningful impact on food safety and quality standards. **Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Vision Plan + Health Savings Account + Health Flexible Spending Account + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance + Business Travel Insurance + 401(k), Plus Match + Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.