Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

Lineage Logistics•Grand Island, NE

About The Position

Administer the company safety program to ensure a safe, controlled, and risk-free environment while following regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. The role may manage direct reports, including training them, providing performance feedback, and assigning duties to support productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. It works closely with site leadership to prevent and resolve quality and safety issues within the facility and with customers, and may serve as Food Safety Coordinator when needed. The position maintains safety documentation, leads accident investigations, and prepares for Safety Inspection Systems (SIS) and other required customer and safety audits. It may also manage safety-related postings and materials and provide guidance on them. The role requires working in cold storage temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C or dry storage temperatures up to 100°F/37°C, while wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear. Employees must be comfortable with varying noise levels, which can sometimes be loud.

Requirements

At least 2 years of quality or safety experience in a logistics, industrial, or related environment.
Working knowledge of food safety regulations.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with internal and external customers.
Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C in cold storage sites or up to 100°F/37°C in dry storage sites while wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear.
Comfort with varying noise levels, which can sometimes be loud.

Responsibilities

Administer the company safety program in compliance with regulatory and company standards, policies, and procedures.
May manage, train, provide performance feedback to, and assign duties to direct reports.
Work with site leadership to prevent and resolve facility and customer quality and safety issues.
Serve as Food Safety Coordinator when needed.
Maintain and file safety logs, employee safety training records, accident reports, and other relevant documentation.
Lead accident investigations and follow up with the parties involved.
Prepare for Safety Inspection Systems (SIS) and other required customer and safety audits.
Manage available safety-related postings and materials and provide guidance on them.