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Quality Control Manager - Halethorpe, MD

Join the Best at a Leading Mid-Atlantic Food Manufacturing Facility!

We are a family-owned, mid-sized food manufacturing and co-packing facility in Halethorpe, Maryland, with over 35 years of excellence and a spotless record—no recalls ever. As the only High-Pressure Processing (HPP) facility in the Mid-Atlantic, we pride ourselves on our own CPG brands and partnerships with large club vendors. Certified at SQF Level 2, we uphold the highest food safety standards, embracing our mantras: "If you cannot comply, then say goodbye" and "Audit ready all the time, every time." These are not just slogans—they are the heartbeat of our culture.

We are seeking the best, brightest, and hardest-working Quality Control Manager to join our team. This is not a desk job for the low-energy or unmotivated. We need a high-energy, hands-on leader with a passion for food safety, a drive for solutions, and a commitment to excellence. If you’re ready to give 110% and grow with a company that values your dedication, this is your opportunity. If not, keep walking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and maintain our SQF Level 2 certification, ensuring compliance with GFSI standards and preparing for yearly unannounced audits.

• Oversee all quality control processes, ensuring top food safety standards while collaborating closely with production to balance efficiency and compliance.

• Conduct continuous training for staff to uphold our "audit-ready" culture and maintain impeccable records and documentation.

• Drive continuous improvement in quality assurance, identifying and resolving issues proactively to prevent non-conformities.

• Manage and maintain robust documentation systems to support SQF audits, ensuring scores of 97 or higher.

• Act as a hands-on leader, working directly with production teams to implement solutions and maintain our zero-recall legacy.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years as a second-in-command in quality control at a large food manufacturing company.

• At least 3 years of experience with SQF certification processes.

• Proven track record of leading 2 consecutive years of SQF audits with scores of 97 or higher .

• In-depth knowledge of GFSI standards, HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulations.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a passion for food safety and production efficiency.

• High-energy, hands-on approach with a commitment to training and mentoring teams.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to challenges while maintaining meticulous documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.

What We Offer:

• Fair market value compensation commensurate with experience and industry standards.

  • Base Salary

  • Milestone Bonuses

  • Milestone Guarantees

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, and 401(k).

• Opportunities for growth and advancement within a family-owned company with a strong legacy.

• Full training on our unique processes and HPP technology, with robust support from management to ensure your success.

• A dynamic, challenging work environment where your passion and hard work will make a difference.

Our Culture:

We are a team of high achievers who live by our mantras and demand excellence. We seek a Quality Control Manager who is not just looking for a paycheck but is driven to be the best, work closely with production, and uphold our impeccable standards. If you’re ready to embrace the challenge, give 110%, and join a company that’s "audit ready all the time, every time," we want to hear from you.

Apply Now: Send your resume and a cover letter detailing your SQF audit experience and passion for food safety to [insert contact email or application portal]. Be part of a legacy of excellence—join us and help shape the future of food safety in the Mid-Atlantic!

No cake eaters, please. Only the best, brightest, and hardest-working need apply. This is NOT A 9:00 to 5:00 job, "The job is complete, when the job is completed"

Company Description

Welcome to Our Family of Companies
If you’re reading this, you might be considering joining Maryland Packaging LTD, Marwan’s Kitchen, or Nosh Table & Thyme. Before you decide, we want you to know who we are, what we do, and why we do it.

Our Structure and Mission
We’re more than just one company — we’re a connected group of businesses working together to create, produce, and deliver exceptional food experiences.

Maryland Packaging LTD – The Foundation

This is our state-of-the-art food manufacturing and high-pressure processing (HPP) facility.

We are SQF-certified and operate under the highest safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

We co-pack and manufacture products for our own brands and for partner brands across the country.

Our facility allows us to offer innovative solutions for food safety, extended shelf life, and clean-label production.

This is where precision, compliance, and operational excellence live.

Marwan’s Kitchen – The Flavor Hub

Our in-house consumer brand focused on chef-inspired ready-to-eat and heat-and-serve meals.

Meals are designed to be high-quality, flavorful, and convenient — bridging the gap between restaurant dining and at-home ease.

We combine culinary creativity with the production capabilities of Maryland Packaging to bring these meals to life.

Nosh Table & Thyme – The Elevated Experience

A premium, artisanal brand delivering gourmet prepared foods with a focus on fresh, clean, and wholesome ingredients.

This is our brand for food lovers who want that “special occasion” feel, even on a weeknight.

Think of it as restaurant-quality, ready when you are.

How We Work Together
While each brand has its own identity, they all share the same backbone — a commitment to food safety, quality, and customer experience.

Maryland Packaging provides the infrastructure and expertise to ensure our products meet the highest standards.

Marwan’s Kitchen and Nosh Table & Thyme turn those capabilities into memorable meals that people love and trust.

Our team culture values collaboration, because whether you’re in operations, culinary, logistics, marketing, or sales, your work impacts every plate we serve.

Our Values
We live by a few core principles that guide how we work and grow:

Integrity – Doing the right thing, especially when it’s the harder path.

Excellence – Never settling for “good enough.”

Innovation – Constantly seeking new ways to improve food, processes, and experiences.

Respect – For our team, our partners, and our customers.

Passion for Food – If you don’t love food, you won’t love it here.

Why Join Us?
Working here means being part of a company that:

Has the resources and equipment of a large-scale manufacturer but the creativity and agility of a culinary startup.

Offers diverse career opportunities — from food production and packaging to culinary innovation, brand building, and logistics.

Values personal growth as much as professional growth — when you succeed, we succeed.

Encourages ideas from every corner of the business — if you see a better way, we want to hear it.

The Bigger Picture
We’re growing fast — expanding our product lines, exploring new markets, and investing in new technology. That means we need people who are adaptable, eager to learn, and ready to roll up their sleeves.

You’re not just taking a job here. You’re joining a team that’s reshaping how people think about prepared food — and that’s something to be proud of.

Company Description

Welcome to Our Family of Companies\r\nIf you’re reading this, you might be considering joining Maryland Packaging LTD, Marwan’s Kitchen, or Nosh Table & Thyme. Before you decide, we want you to know who we are, what we do, and why we do it.\r\n\r\nOur Structure and Mission\r\nWe’re more than just one company — we’re a connected group of businesses working together to create, produce, and deliver exceptional food experiences.\r\n\r\nMaryland Packaging LTD – The Foundation\r\n\r\nThis is our state-of-the-art food manufacturing and high-pressure processing (HPP) facility.\r\n\r\nWe are SQF-certified and operate under the highest safety, quality, and regulatory standards.\r\n\r\nWe co-pack and manufacture products for our own brands and for partner brands across the country.\r\n\r\nOur facility allows us to offer innovative solutions for food safety, extended shelf life, and clean-label production.\r\n\r\nThis is where precision, compliance, and operational excellence live.\r\n\r\nMarwan’s Kitchen – The Flavor Hub\r\n\r\nOur in-house consumer brand focused on chef-inspired ready-to-eat and heat-and-serve meals.\r\n\r\nMeals are designed to be high-quality, flavorful, and convenient — bridging the gap between restaurant dining and at-home ease.\r\n\r\nWe combine culinary creativity with the production capabilities of Maryland Packaging to bring these meals to life.\r\n\r\nNosh Table & Thyme – The Elevated Experience\r\n\r\nA premium, artisanal brand delivering gourmet prepared foods with a focus on fresh, clean, and wholesome ingredients.\r\n\r\nThis is our brand for food lovers who want that “special occasion” feel, even on a weeknight.\r\n\r\nThink of it as restaurant-quality, ready when you are.\r\n\r\nHow We Work Together\r\nWhile each brand has its own identity, they all share the same backbone — a commitment to food safety, quality, and customer experience.\r\n\r\nMaryland Packaging provides the infrastructure and expertise to ensure our products meet the highest standards.\r\n\r\nMarwan’s Kitchen and Nosh Table & Thyme turn those capabilities into memorable meals that people love and trust.\r\n\r\nOur team culture values collaboration, because whether you’re in operations, culinary, logistics, marketing, or sales, your work impacts every plate we serve.\r\n\r\nOur Values\r\nWe live by a few core principles that guide how we work and grow:\r\n\r\nIntegrity – Doing the right thing, especially when it’s the harder path.\r\n\r\nExcellence – Never settling for “good enough.”\r\n\r\nInnovation – Constantly seeking new ways to improve food, processes, and experiences.\r\n\r\nRespect – For our team, our partners, and our customers.\r\n\r\nPassion for Food – If you don’t love food, you won’t love it here.\r\n\r\nWhy Join Us?\r\nWorking here means being part of a company that:\r\n\r\nHas the resources and equipment of a large-scale manufacturer but the creativity and agility of a culinary startup.\r\n\r\nOffers diverse career opportunities — from food production and packaging to culinary innovation, brand building, and logistics.\r\n\r\nValues personal growth as much as professional growth — when you succeed, we succeed.\r\n\r\nEncourages ideas from every corner of the business — if you see a better way, we want to hear it.\r\n\r\nThe Bigger Picture\r\nWe’re growing fast — expanding our product lines, exploring new markets, and investing in new technology. That means we need people who are adaptable, eager to learn, and ready to roll up their sleeves.\r\n\r\nYou’re not just taking a job here. You’re joining a team that’s reshaping how people think about prepared food — and that’s something to be proud of.

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