Del Monte Corporation is a integral leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable fruits and vegetables under our Fresh and Foods divisions. Our diverse product portfolio proudly bears the Del Monte® brand and also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts - available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead and continuously improve our Quality and Food Safety Management Systems in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, customer requirements, and certification standards while driving a culture of quality excellence across the organization.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership capabilities, and deep knowledge of food safety programs, quality systems, regulatory compliance, and audit management.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage all Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs across manufacturing operations.
- Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and certification requirements.
- Serve as the HACCP Team Leader and oversee food safety risk assessments, preventive controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead BRCGS certification activities, audits, corrective action plans, and ongoing compliance efforts.
- Manage internal, customer, supplier, regulatory, and third-party audits.
- Develop, implement, and monitor CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) programs, including root cause analysis and effectiveness verification.
- Oversee quality processes including document control, non-conformances, deviations, consumer complaints,



and internal audit programs.
- Ensure compliance with GMPs, allergen management, traceability, food defense, food fraud prevention, and prerequisite programs.
- Monitor and report quality and food safety KPIs, providing regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Partner cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams to drive operational excellence and food safety performance.
- Support regulatory compliance activities related to FDA, FSMA, and applicable NOM regulations, including export operations.
- Lead, coach, and develop Quality and Food Safety team members to achieve organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following or a related discipline:

- Industrial Engineering
- Quality Engineering
- Food Engineering
- Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Biotechnology

Experience

- 7-10 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry.
- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing Quality Assurance and/or Food Safety teams.

Technical Knowledge & Certifications

- Strong food manufacturing experience required.
- Advanced HACCP knowledge and experience serving as a HACCP Team Leader .
- Hands-on experience with BRCGS Food Safety Standards , preferably as an audit leader or coordinator.
- Knowledge and practical application of HARPC and FSMA Preventive Controls requirements.
- Current PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual)



certification preferred.
- Experience leading and supporting: BRCGS audits; Customer audits; Regulatory audits; Supplier audits
- Strong knowledge of: Root Cause Analysis (RCA); Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA); Quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with: Document Control; Deviations; Complaints Management; Non-Conformities; Internal Audit Programs
- Comprehensive understanding of: GMPs; Allergen Management; Traceability; Food Defense; Food Fraud Programs; Prerequisite Programs; Preventive Controls

Regulatory Knowledge

- Knowledge of applicable NOM regulations.
- Understanding of FDA and FSMA requirements, particularly for export operations.

Communication & Language

- Intermediate to advanced English proficiency, including technical reading, writing, and verbal communication.

Additional Requirements

- Flexible schedule.
- Willingness to travel between manufacturing plants as needed.

Leadership Competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate:

- Situational Leadership
- Strong Decision-Making Skills
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Resolution and Management
- Data Analysis and Problem Solving
- Team Building and Employee Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence

What Success Looks Like

- Sustained compliance with food safety and quality standards.
- Successful completion of customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
- Continuous improvement in food safety and quality KPIs.
- Strong employee engagement and development within the Quality team.
- Effective partnership with Operations and Supply Chain stakeholders to drive a culture of quality excellence.

If you are a quality-focused leader passionate about food safety, regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

📌 Quality Assurance Manager (Montemorelos)
🏢 Del Monte
📍 Montemorelos