About the Role
The FSQA Manager will be directly responsible for the ongoing implementation and development of food safety and quality in our processing operations.
Key Activities
Develops quality standards and ensures that production is maintained at such standards via testing protocols
Develops, conducts and participates in initiatives to improve products and processes related to food quality, safety, and consistency through standard operating procedures (SOPs), sanitation standards (SSOPs), and good manufacturing practices (GMPs)
Assists the Vice President of Operations and Plant Manager in providing leadership to employees and participates/leads projects in conjunction with corporate QA/food safety management.
Oversees a network of procedures and documented processes beginning with receipt of raw products and packaging, through processing and distribution of finished goods
Ensures manufactured products are safe, wholesome, and in full compliance with all applicable consumer and regulatory requirements.
Serves as a primary point person for USDA/FDA, etc.; understands and follows government requirements and regulations.
Establishes relationships within all company departments to effectively cultivate a culture in which proper sanitation, food safety, food defense and quality goals are met.
Prepares for internal and external food safety audits to ensure they are completed and successful.
Works autonomously to identify food safety and food defense risks and plans for addressing these risks.
Leads cross functional team to ensure food safety standards are understood and followed in a way to support the overall business growth and development.
Establishes and provides training to all employees in food safety, food defense and quality assurance.
Works with R&D process to identify potential food quality and safety issues; develops new product-specific quality assurance plans
Leads shelf-life studies for current products, new products, and ingredients
Assists with implementing new processes and technologies to further the company’s efficiency and quality levels.
Ensures confidential information and trade secrets, related to food quality, manufacturing, formulas, and customer information, are maintained. Protects the company’s rights in ownership of those trade secrets and confidential information.
Responsible for compliance and results of all food safety audits.
Preferred Skills
SQF certified practitioner preferred.
Experience in meat operations preferred.
Education and Experience
Food Science, Animal Science, Meat Science, or similar bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum 1 year of food safety and quality assurance experience required.
HAACP certification required.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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