Description

You own the oversight of quality and food safety operations at the site.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality and Food Safety Systems per FSMA and company standards.
• Lead the Food Safety Team to maintain a GFSI-compliant system and manage microbiological programs.
• Oversee internal, external, and regulatory audits, including AIB and FSSC 22000, and manage corrective actions.
• Monitor and analyze key quality KPIs like Cost of Non-Quality and Right-First-Time.
• Supervise the Quality team, driving continuous improvement using WCM methodologies.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance or Food Safety in food manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing QA in an FDA or USDA-regulated plant.
• Demonstrated expertise implementing GFSI schemes such as SQF, BRC, or FSSC 22000.
• 3+ years of team supervision or management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of microbiological programs, compliance systems, and quality metrics.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence organizational levels.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree